9 Assistant Communication jobs in the United States

Posted on May 20, 2022

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Assistant Director, Philanthropy Communication

Brookline, MA

Full Time

Serve as a Philanthropy Communications staff member in the Division of Philanthropy. Develop and manage marketing strategies, campaigns, major projects, write proposals to support the Principal & Major Gifts (PMG) team and manage an Account Manager/Writer who primarily supports the Donor Relations (DR) team. The Assistant Director will also create collateral materials and content for various platforms, as well as researching, writing, and editing a variety of marketing materials to support the needs of the Division of Philanthropy in raising more than $300 million annually. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching its financial goals. Philanthropy raised through The Dana-Farber Campaign will accelerate the Institutes strategic priorities by supporting revolutionary science, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and essential opportunitieshelping us prevent, treat, and Defy Cancer. Resume and cover letter required with application submission.

This position is considered remote, up to 1 day in the office at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ongoing and comprehensive marketing efforts to support fundraising by the Principal & Major Gifts teams that solicit and steward major donors, including creating major donor proposals and marketing strategies and materials for Trustees, the Institutes The Dana-Farber Campaign (Fiscal Years 18 25), donor naming opportunities, donor events and programs, donor gift recognition, and other projects as assigned.
• Serve as the main account lead for assigned PMG programs and initiatives to support their efforts to reach target audiences and exceed revenue goals and attract new donors.
• Provide research and planning, writing, editing, and project management on the following types of projects:

o Writing and producing proposals for major donors.

o Marketing collateral including disease area collateral, anchor brochures, video/multimedia, fact sheets, web copy, email blasts, e-newsletters, direct mail, flyers, banners, postcards, advertisements, etc.

o Summaries of scientific research for lay donor and staff audiences.

o Videos featuring our research and patient care advancements.

o Articles for donor newsletters and publications, including Impact and other print and online/email newsletters (adhering to AP style).

o Donor stewardship event materials including print and electronic invitations, program books, fact sheets, action cards, slide and video presentations, gift items, etc.

o Donor recognition initiatives.

• Liaise between PMG, senior management, and various Philanthropy Communications counterpartsincluding Design, Production as well as Digital Marketing, Donor Relations, and Dana-Farber Communicationsto execute all marketing efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the Philanthropy Communications, Donor Relations, and Digital Marketing teams to execute marketing projects on time and on budget.
• Supervise and support one Account Manager/Writer in their work with Donor Relations to provide marketing strategies, plans, execution, and expertise; writing and editing collateral; project management; and other services to their assigned Donor Relations programs/initiatives.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and encourage their professional growth and development.
• Work with Philanthropy Communications colleagues to create and refine internal policies, guidelines, manuals, templates, and best practices and re-enforce their usage.
• Reports to Associate Director, Philanthropy Communications. This position has supervisory responsibility for one Account Manager/Writer. This individual will work with a variety of staff throughout the Institute, including leadership, prospect managers, communications colleagues, doctors, staff, patients, and Trustees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English, marketing, or related field required. Five to seven years writing and marketing for development preferred, in a Principal and Major Gifts, Donor Relations, or capital campaign setting. Proposal writing experience preferred. Supervisory experience required.
• Strong marketing and advertising experience, strong writing and editing abilities including writing proposals, staff management, strong project management experience, proficiency in interpersonal business communications including listening skills and collaboration, publication management knowledge, experience with branding, the creative process, concepting, writing strategic marketing plans, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing quality service to multiple business units. A full understanding of donor and consumer behaviors, marketing, advertising, and other creative professional experience.
• Mastery of Zoom, Microsoft technology including Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and related software programs is required.
• This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events and activities assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events and overall marketing. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.

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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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• Coordinate and schedule all safety presentations and events
• Maintain event logs and track program metrics
• Record customer surveys
• Packing and mailing out material (some light lifting required)
• Monitor communications tools (email, phone, and online requests)
• Create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and customer service skills
• Dependable and reliable in all job functions
• Proactive and demonstrated ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision
• Able to absorb and apply new creative trends, tools, and styles with ease
• Able to learn and apply new concepts efficiently
• Team Player
• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, education, or marketing

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Position Title: Assistant Director of Sports Communication

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff

Benefits Status:

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

FLSA:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $25.25 - $26.21 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447.

Department:

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 07/30/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Irregular hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays required.

This position may include some remote flexibility.

General Description:

Pacific Lutheran University is seeking a creative-minded Assistant Director of Sports Communication to lead promotional content creation for athletic communications, including our 18 NCAA III intercollegiate programs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, resourceful, creative thinker who can create original content and amplify the impact of that content by shaping it for various audiences via the best channels to drive engagement and build community. Flexible, articulate, collaborative, curious, and audience-focused, they will also have a passion and natural feel for social media storytelling, community building, and marketing. This role is critical to enhancing PLUs identity, reputation, and goals in enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement. Reports to the Director of Sports Communication.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Create highly engaging, dynamic content for PLU Athletics (including but not limited to written stories, videos, and social media) to recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Assist with the graphic design and production of all sports communication materials.
• Conceptualize and produce dynamic video content to support and enhance organizational branding and recruiting.
• Manage video content for GoLutes.com and social media platforms, including the livestreaming of home events, highlight videos, special event videos, and features.
• Assist in managing Athletics website content through the Sidearm Sports platform.
• Assist with fostering and managing the overall Athletics brand.
• Cultivate fan engagement on all social media, including prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Assist with traditional SID duties for selected sports, including management of game day staff, video streaming, social media, and post-game recaps.
• Hire, train, and supervise student staff.
• Serve as a liaison with various constituents on campus including Marketing & Communications, Admission, University Relations, and Campus Life.
• Remain current, knowledgeable, and compliant with regard to all NCAA , NWC , and university rules and regulations.
• Serve a key role in monitoring social media and reporting back to leadership via crisis-communication plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion communication strategies, and fluency in utilizing newer communication channels.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, including tact, diplomacy, flexibility and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Strong editorial and production experience, including experience developing video content and writing online news and feature articles.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines and independently follow tasks through completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Understanding of social media and marketing analytics and metrics.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative programs.
• Proficiency in video production, editing, processing, and outputting.
• Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premier Pro and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of statkeeping using StatCrew, Genius, Presto, or related products.

• 3 years of experience in marketing, sports information or related field in the sports industry. Education can substitute for some experience.
• High school diploma or GED .
• Valid drivers license (Must have had valid drivers license for at least 2 years).
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Flosports and broadcasting

• Typically in office but requires some work in outdoor conditions.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.

Other Information:

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at or

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you 18 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on your hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship now or indefinitely into the future?
  • Yes
  • No

Position Title: Assistant Director of Sports Communication

Position Type: Staff

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $25.25 - $26.21 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location: Tacoma, WA 98447.

Department: Athletics Administration

Posting Date: 07/30/2025

Closing Date: When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

Irregular hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays required.

This position may include some remote flexibility.

General Description:

Pacific Lutheran University is seeking a creative-minded Assistant Director of Sports Communication to lead promotional content creation for athletic communications, including our 18 NCAA III intercollegiate programs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, resourceful, creative thinker who can create original content and amplify the impact of that content by shaping it for various audiences via the best channels to drive engagement and build community. Flexible, articulate, collaborative, curious, and audience-focused, they will also have a passion and natural feel for social media storytelling, community building, and marketing. This role is critical to enhancing PLUs identity, reputation, and goals in enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement. Reports to the Director of Sports Communication.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Create highly engaging, dynamic content for PLU Athletics (including but not limited to written stories, videos, and social media) to recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Assist with the graphic design and production of all sports communication materials.
• Conceptualize and produce dynamic video content to support and enhance organizational branding and recruiting.
• Manage video content for GoLutes.com and social media platforms, including the livestreaming of home events, highlight videos, special event videos, and features.
• Assist in managing Athletics website content through the Sidearm Sports platform.
• Coordinate student-athlete interviews. -Assist with fostering and managing the overall Athletics brand.
• Cultivate fan engagement on all social media, including prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Assist with traditional SID duties for selected sports, including management of game day staff, video streaming, social media, and post-game recaps.
• Hire, train, and supervise student staff.
• Serve as a liaison with various constituents on campus including Marketing & Communications, Admission, University Relations, and Campus Life.
• Remain current, knowledgeable, and compliant with regard to all NCAA, NWC, and university rules and regulations.
• Serve a key role in monitoring social media and reporting back to leadership via crisis-communication plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion communication strategies, and fluency in utilizing newer communication channels.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, including tact, diplomacy, flexibility and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Strong editorial and production experience, including experience developing video content and writing online news and feature articles.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines and independently follow tasks through completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Understanding of social media and marketing analytics and metrics.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative programs.
• Proficiency in video production, editing, processing, and outputting.
• Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premier Pro and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of statkeeping using StatCrew, Genius, Presto, or related products.

Work Conditions:

Typically in office but requires some work in outdoor conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.

Other Information:

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Years break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for detailed benefits information.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at or

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in marketing, sports information or related field in the sports industry. Education can substitute for some experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license (Must have had valid drivers license for at least 2 years).
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Flosports and broadcasting.

• High School education
• Proficiency with computer applications (i.e. Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows 7, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Preferred:
  • Field experiences working for an electric power utility in Generation and/or Transmission maintenance or construction of lines or substations.
  • Knowledge of electrical fundamentals or control center operations is desirable.

Title: FP450 - Assistant Director for Sports Communication

State Role Title: Faculty-Administrative

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of assistant sports information director. Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Va., has a 15-sport NCAA Division I athletics program that competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Responsibilities: The assistant sports information director will assist in all aspects of the sports information office, including serving as the primary media contact for at least one revenue sport and several others to be determined. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as the primary media relations contact for select sports with responsibilities that include serving as the primary liaison between student-athletes, coaches, and administrators and media contacts; writing press releases and feature stories; developing relationships with media members; and championship preparation and coverage.
Provide oversight of assistant sports information director position
Compile in-game statistics and manage game day staff for select sports
Direct social media strategy for assigned sports and assist in implementation of overall departmental social media strategy
Help create and carry out content creation plan for Daktronics video boards
Create original content for NSUSpartans.com and various social media platforms; assist with graphics and video creation and idea development
Assist in setup for video/audio broadcasts as needed
Manage archives of press releases, photos, statistics and other collateral for historical and data analytics purposes
Expectation to proactively pitch NSU stories to media outlets
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, or related field
Previous experience (at least 2-3 years) working in an athletic communications office or related field
Must possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including video editing, graphics and desktop publishing software
Knowledge of and experience with Genius Sports and StatCrew software in multiple sports.
Experience with web management, social media strategy and content creation.
Willing to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and/or holidays during peak seasons; travel may be required.

Additional Considerations

Experience serving as media relations contact for basketball, volleyball and baseball or softball
Experience working with volleyball statistics software programs (StatCrew and/or Genius)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or rsum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone:

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

Title: FP401 - Assistant Director for Sports Communication

State Role Title: Faculty-Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: 808 McCrae Drive

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University, a NCAA Division | institution, is seeking applicants for an
Assistant Director for Athletics Communication. This candidate will assist with the management
of the media relations department and serve as the primary contact for all communication and
public relations efforts for the departmentof athletics for specific sports. The position will report
directly to the Associate Director for Communications.

Responsibilities: Serves as the primary media relations contact for Norfolk State University NCAA Division | athletic programs for specific sports. Duties include but not limited to the following:
1. Disseminates information for all assigned sports, including overseeing writing, editing, and
distributing of sports information in the form of Athletic Department website stories, social
media accounts, press releases, media guides, game programs, telephone interviews, etc. on a
timely basis.
2. Coordinates and reports compilation of statistical records, records of competition,
and archival information on a timely basis.
3. Spearheads the response to University and public inquiries as related to athletic events, student-athletes, and coachesin addition to serving as the primary contact for designated sports and cultivates/maintains relationships with local, regional, and national media to maximize coverage and exposure for the athletics programs through traditional and new media sources. 4. Coordinates the nomination and promotes serious consideration of outstanding student-athletes as candidates for Conference, Regional and National awards, both for athletic as well as academic excellence.
5. Media relations function on day of competition.
6. Responsible for hiring, coaching, developing and reviewing performanceofthe staff.
7. Supervise game-day workers for home competition of assigned sports, including statisticians,
clock operators, public address announcers, scorekeepers, etc.
8. Provides supervision to game day workers during home competition; provides statistical and/or game-tracking services during athletic competition as needed for assigned sports.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree
2. Educational or hands on experience related to media relations and/or mass communication
3. Strong oral and written communication skills
4. Proficient is social media platforms and website content
5. Knowledge of NCAArules and regulations
6. Proficient in current and developing trends (video, voice, data, and computing technologies). 7. A successful criminal background checkis required.

Additional Considerations

1. Masters degree
2. Two years experience in media relations in intercollegiate athletics

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or rsum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone:

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

Job Description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

Under general supervision by the Director of Athletics Communications, the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for assisting in the execution of a comprehensive, strategic vision and plan which enhances the Daemen University Athletics brand identity. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Director of Athletics Communications on the collection and dissemination of information on all areas of Daemen Athletics including intercollegiate sports teams, community engagement and games and events. Primary duties include the creation of written and digital media to be shared through the Daemen Athletics website and various social media platforms and the development and execution of a social media strategy designed to increase engagement. There may be expectations to travel with identified sport programs.

• Ensures accurate preparation and dissemination of information about Daemen's athletic teams using media releases, video content, photographs and graphically designed images, the daemenwildcats.com website and social media platforms.
• Create, edit, update and post content on the daemenwildcats.com website, including, but not limited to, game stories, statistics, images, rosters, player and coach biographies and game schedules.
• Produce creative and engaging content including videos, graphically designed images and motion graphics for publication across various platforms.
• Facilitate and oversee all social media platforms related to the Division of Athletics, and track analytics dedicated to those accounts.
• Meets regularly with head coaches to ensure communication plans fit their respective visions for their programs.
• Ensures accurate compilation of reports, records and statistics for the NCAA and conference offices.
• Responsible for communicating with and soliciting media for events converge and feature stories on student-athletes, teams and other division milestones and accomplishments; communicate regularly with local television, newspaper, radio and other media outlets; facilitates media requests for interviews and information.
• Assist with athletics-based tasks requested by the university's Marketing/Communications staff (MarCom).
• Travel with assigned teams on select road trips, including conference and NCAA postseason events.
• Coordinates press box and scorer's table operations as needed.
• Contribute writings as needed for athletic recruitment brochures, game programs, electronic marketing and other university publications.
• Assist the production of live stats and live video streaming of home athletic events in conjunction with conference policies and standards.
• Assist in the completion and promotion of all conference, regional and national award applications to recognize student-athletes and coaches for all intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and publicizing special athletics promotions and events, including but not limited to Daemen Day of Giving, Wildcat Golf Classic, Wildcat Night of Honors and Daemen Hall of Fame inductions.
• Assist with game management, including the supervision of Daemen student workers.
• Assist with the enhancement of Daemen Athletics branding; promote and strengthen the brand through messaging, marketing and promotions.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, NEC and the ECC.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics/Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Communications.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher), NCAA software platforms and Google Docs; to include experience or understanding of data merge functions.
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours.
• Strong writing skills with knowledge of layout and design.
• Knowledge of and experience with video production & graphic design software
• Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
• Knowledge and interest in a variety of sports.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis
• Current certification in CPR, AED and First Aid, and annual Blood Borne Pathogen.
• Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.

• Office management skills with the ability to work independently and accept responsibility.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a communications-based role within intercollegiate athletics
• Master's Degree preferred
• Ability to carry equipment to and from game sites.
• Ability to stand/move around athletic facility to ensure media coverage when necessary

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.a