Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Internal & External Operations

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Internal & External Operations to lead publicity and public relations for men's basketball and other varsity teams.

The role coordinates statistics, photos/videos, bios and recaps to tell compelling stories of the department and its student-athletes, while collaborating with the MarCom unit across communications, marketing and video.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. and 1–3 years in athletic communications.
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Publicity and public relations for men's basketball and other varsity teams.
• Distribution of statistics, photos/videos and bios, recaps, previews.
• Contribute to the creative unit within MarCom across communications, marketing and video.

Skills

Athletic communications experience

Graphic design

Education

B.A./B.S.

Job description

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Internal & External Operations

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$50,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$65,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Assistant Director for Strategic Communications serves as the primary contact for men's basketball and other varsity athletic teams at Boston University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Patriot League and Hockey East. This position handles the publicity and public relations of the assigned teams and their coaches and student-athletes primarily through GoTerriers.com and social media platforms. A main component of the position is contributing to the creative unit within MarCom to enhance outreach and engagement with fans, alumni, parents, media and both current and potential student-athletes. Other primary responsibilities include management and distribution of statistics, photos/videos and written work (bios, recaps, previews, etc.) to best tell the stories of the department and its student-athletes and staff. The MarCom unit includes communications, marketing and video (broadcasts & social media), and ideal candidates should be prepared to contribute to and be highly involved with all three components.

Required Skills

B.A./B.S., one to three years in athletic communications experience and knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations. Graphic design experience a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.