Assistant Director- Athletics Communications

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an Athletics Communications professional to promote student‑athletes and teams across media, digital platforms and events. You will manage game coverage, coordinate press box activities, and drive online updates on NUHuskies.com, while leveraging social media to raise the program's visibility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years in athletic communications, public relations or marketing, and a strong understanding of NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, advertising, event management or closely related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in athletic communications, communications, marketing, public relations, alumni relations or broadcasting.
• Experience in public relations and/or marketing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge and follows NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Public and media relations: primary media contact for designated teams to promote Northeastern athletes, coaches and sports through media, advertising, promotional, public relations and marketing strategies.
• Sports coverage and game management: oversees game setup, statistical reporting to meet NCAA and conference requirements, and organization and coordination of press box and media area activities.
• Online media presence: monitors and updates the NUHuskies.com website with timely information, including game accounts, features, announcements and news; uses social media to promote Northeastern athletics.
• Collaboration: works with ticket office to promote ticket sales, special events and promotions; supports external affairs in implementing marketing strategies; collaborates with video office on features and broadcasts.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Marketing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the OpportunitySummary:Under general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and in conjunction with the goals and vision of the Director of Athletics, this position supports an athletics communications program that successfully promotes Northeastern student-athletes, coaches and athletics in all appropriate venues and that increases both public participation in local, state and national recognition of Northeastern athletics.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, advertising, event management or closely related field required; master's degree in a related field preferred.2-4 years of experience as a student assistant, graduate assistant or professional required, in athletic communications, communications, marketing, public relations, alumni relations or broadcasting.Experience in public relations and/or marketing is strongly preferred.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and understanding of and follows all applicable NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations.Responsibilities Include:Public and Media Relations- Will serve as the primary media contact for designated teams to promote Northeastern athletes, coaches and sports through a variety of media, advertising, promotional, public relations and marketing strategies.Sports Coverage and Game Management- Oversees game management, including setup, statistical reporting to meet NCAA and conference requirements, and organization and coordination of press box and media area activities.Online Media Presence- Monitors and updates the NUHuskies.com website with timely and accurate information, including game accounts, features, announcements and news. Effectively uses social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, to promote Northeastern athletics.Collaboration- Works with ticket office staff to promote ticket sales, special events and promotions. Supports the external affairs department in implementing marketing strategies. Collaborates with the video office on feature stories, content creation and broadcast preparation.Position TypeMarketing and CommunicationsAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type:107SExpected Hiring Range:$53,615.00 - $75,728.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.