Athletics Communications Assistant

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Communications Assistant for temporary seasonal work. This position will involve assisting the athletic communications office with social media content creation and game day operations for various sports.

Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma/GED and a keen interest in athletics or communications. Experience with social media platforms is a must, along with strong writing and organizational skills. Background checks will be conducted, and compliance with NCAA regulations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Interest in collegiate athletics and communications is needed.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media efforts and content for sports assignments.
• Provide game day coverage including managing social accounts and statistics.
• Write press releases for BrownBears.com.

Skills

Interest in collegiate athletics

Strong writing skills

Familiarity with social media platforms

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

DSLR cameras

Job description

Job Description

Brown University Athletics is seeking candidates for the Communications Assistant seasonal position. The successful candidate will assist in the social media, content, and game day needs of assigned varsity sports. This position will serve as the primary contact for select sports and assist with the day-to-day operations of the athletic communications office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with content and social media efforts for position’s primary and secondary sport assignments.
• Assist with game day coverage of position’s primary and secondary sport assignments, including but not limited to managing social accounts, the keeping of statistics, and the posting of pre, post, and in-game content.
• Write press releases to appear on BrownBears.com.
• Maintain daily internal and external communications for primary sport assignments.
• Perform additional duties and assist with other projects as assigned.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Assist with in-office tasks including but not limited to sorting/archiving photos, producing game notes, writing press releases, and updating record books.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Interest in collegiate athletics, athletic administration, or communications and social media.
• Familiarity with social platforms, specifically Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere.
• Familiarity with DSLR cameras, Canon preferred.
• Strong understanding of a wide range of sports, their rules and statistics.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask.

Compliance and Other Requirements

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.