Assistant/associate Director Of Athletics Strategic Communications

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA, US
Base: $51,000.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Bachelor's degree in journalism or pr
3+ years relevant communications experience
Knowledge of ncaa rules and compliance
The successful candidate will serve as the primary strategic communications and social media contact for Penn State's national champion wrestling team

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will serve as the primary strategic communications and social media contact for Penn State's national champion wrestling team.
  • This role requires producing feature content, news releases, and managing media requests while supervising student assistants and event support personnel.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will serve as the primary strategic communications and social media contact for Penn State's national champion wrestling team.

Salary

Base: $51,000.00 - $89,600.00; 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 PR
  • 3+ years relevant communications experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Experience with website content management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Photography and video recording skills
  • Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats proficiency
  • Student-athlete branding strategy experience
  • Creative initiative and independence

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license required
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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