Assistant Director Of Athletic Strategic Communications

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics

State College, PA, US
Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in journalism or public relations
Knowledge of ncaa rules and compliance
Proficiency in adobe creative cloud suite
The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams.
  • Responsibilities include generating feature content, producing news releases, managing social media channels, and supervising student assistants and statistical crews.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or public relations
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Experience with website content management systems
  • Ability to staff home and away athletic events

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in photography and video recording/editing
  • Familiarity with Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats platforms
  • Strong initiative and creativity in independent work

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 1-3+ years relevant experience depending on grade
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Successful completion of background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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