Communications Specialist

Job Summary

This role must lead within the framework of a best in class Sports Information Department at the University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of inclusiveness within both the department and University setting.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities (Will Vary Per Position):

• Produce and direct live productions of Johns Hopkins Athletics events annually. This includes the hiring and training of all student announcers, camera operators, graphics specialists, replay operators and directors.
• Serve as the main point of contact with Johns Hopkins' streaming provider.
• Produce and publish video on demand content for the Department of Athletics.
• Conceptualize and produce the annual senior-athlete video.
• Provide content as requested by internal (Blue Jays Unlimited, Admissions, Alumni Association, Development) and external constituents.
• Serve as the main point of contact with Daktronics in support of the three (3) video boards in place (Homewood Field, Goldfarb Gymnasium, Babb Field).
• Design and develop all video board content to be utilized on gameday.
• Serve as the main internal graphic designer for Department of Athletics. This includes designing a variety of items, including program and media guide covers, social media graphics, the department's annual report and any other materials needed to share and promote the department's messaging.
• Provide support and content creation for all Johns Hopkins sponsorship and marketing efforts.
• Develop and produce any other items (video or other) as requested (Director of Athletics communications pieces, recruiting videos, facility tours, promotional items, year-in-review digital media, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Video Production, Sport Management or a related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in a college athletic communications office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; must possess strong writing and video editing ability; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software and live in-game production technology and knowledge of various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc) a must.