Athletic Communications & Multimedia Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator of Sports Communication and Multimedia to manage Marauder Athletics media relations, digital content, and gameday operations. You will coordinate publicity, social media, website updates, and multimedia projects for football and basketball programs.

You’ll supervise student workers at games and contribute to feature storytelling, press materials, and content creation that promotes Marauder Athletics across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working in sports media, communications or related field.
• Strong verbal, written, and online communication skills; able to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University’s brand.
• Travel and some night and weekend work are required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant AD of External Operations to create a comprehensive plan to operate all aspects of media communications for Marauder sports.
• Coordinate publicity, media, website maintenance, social media, statistics, storytelling, multimedia needs, and gameday operations.
• Supervise student workers during game coverage of home and away events.
• Create content such as press releases, feature stories, and social media posts highlighting athletes and events.
• Oversee design of graphics for print and electronic use in promoting Marauder Athletics.
• Provide or schedule photography at Marauder Athletics events and assist students at events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Planning and organizing events

Social media platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sidearm CMS

Digital/Video scoreboard management

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator of Sports Communication and Multimedia to manage Marauder Athletics media relations, digital content, and gameday operations. You will coordinate publicity, social media, website updates, and multimedia projects for football and basketball programs.

You’ll supervise student workers at games and contribute to feature storytelling, press materials, and content creation that promotes Marauder Athletics across platforms.