Athletic Communications Coordinator: Storytelling & Stats

Pennsylvania College of Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport seeks a detail‑oriented Athletics Communications Specialist to support intercollegiate programs. You will assist the Assistant Director with news, stats, and media relations, coordinating information for media outlets and conferences.

Responsibilities include writing press releases, maintaining in-game statistics and the athletics website, producing digital content, and supporting social media and video projects to showcase student‑athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreational Education, Health, Sports Administration, Communication, Journalism or related discipline. Required
• Master's Degree in Sports Administration, Communication, Journalism or related discipline. Preferred
• 1-3 years' NCAA athletic/recreational program experience with a background in sports information/journalism. Required
• Evidence of creativity and ingenuity in developing programs and solving problems. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Self-starter. Required
• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills. Required
• Ability to manage multiple sports, projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously. Required
• Experience with website content management systems and social media platforms. Required
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Required
• Familiarity with data processing and statistical procedure. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications as a source of information for selected intercollegiate programs including news, scores, statistics, and other information to media outlets and conference offices.
• Assist in writing press releases, including post-game recaps, award announcements, season previews for pctwildcats.com.
• Assist in maintaining in-game and season statistics.
• Assist in compiling and submitting statistics and team results in accordance with guidelines set by NCAA, e conference, and affiliated organizations.
• Assist in updating and maintaining athletics website and historical archives/record books.
• Assist with management of department social media platforms and webcasting.
• Assist with the creation of photo and video content for digital and social platforms.
• Assist in the production of electronic/printed content to promote the departments athletics programs, student-athletes, home athletic events, fundraising efforts and community service initiatives.
• Assist with the nomination process for weekly and yearly athletic and academic awards.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications on all Athletics marketing & promotional initiatives in support of intercollegiate athletics.
• Ensure safety and security at all events, communicating concerns to College Police and the Director of Athletics

Skills

Creativity

Written communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMS experience

Social media platforms

Statistical data processing

Webcasting

Job description

Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport seeks a detail‑oriented Athletics Communications Specialist to support intercollegiate programs. You will assist the Assistant Director with news, stats, and media relations, coordinating information for media outlets and conferences.

Responsibilities include writing press releases, maintaining in-game statistics and the athletics website, producing digital content, and supporting social media and video projects to showcase student‑athletes.