Sports Communications/Athletics Assistant

This position has been filled - Job#: 453372635

Job Summary

Duties of Position: Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and Fitness, the Sports Communications Assistant will handle coverage of intercollegiate sports, using the website, press releases, social media channels and photos and video to promote College’s Athletics Program to district residents and external stakeholders. Candidates must have evening and weekend time available for actual attendance of games as necessary. 

• Produces editorial content regarding the Athletic Program for news releases, the website, media guides and other projects as assigned. Works closely with the Athletics Department, coaches and student-athletes to solicit positive enterprise stories.
• Conducts interviews with coaches and student-athletes and pitches stories to print, online and broadcast media. Assists in maintaining a database of relevant online, print and broadcast media outlets that may be used to specifically promote athletics.
• Coordinates media credentials for assigned sports and arranges interviews with coaches and athletes as necessary.
• Maintains statistical information for assigned sports. Uploads the statistical information to the NJCAA and Athletics websites. Assists coaches in preparing regional and national nominations. 
• Attends assigned athletic events.