Assistant Director Of Athletic Strategic Communications

Penn State University

University Park, PA, USA
$46,400.00 - $74,000.00; not specified; not specif...
Hybrid
Generate feature content and coverage
Respond to media requests
Facilitate social media
Serve as the sport contact for nationally-ranked women’s ice hockey and men's and women's cross country, track & field teams

Job Summary

  • Serve as the sport contact for nationally-ranked women’s ice hockey and men's and women's cross country, track & field teams.
  • Duties include generating feature content, photo, video and other unique coverage for GoPSUsports.com and team social channels.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

Serve as the sport contact for nationally-ranked women’s ice hockey and men's and women's cross country, track & field teams.

Salary

$46,400.00 - $74,000.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generate feature content and coverage
  • Respond to media requests
  • Facilitate social media
  • Supervise student assistants
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Website content management systems
  • Social media platforms
  • Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Considerable initiative and creativity
  • Experience in photography and video editing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or related field
  • Work-related experience in communications or public relations
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Marketing and Communications Specialist - Advanced Professional)
  • 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Marketing and Communications Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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