Athletics Communications Lead Elevate Media Presence

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

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.