FWS - Athletic Communications Assistant
$35,235–$35,235 year
On-siteWaterbury, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Gather and disseminate sports information and statistics for 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs while coordinating with coaches, the media, and the public. Maintain the athletics website, handle video streaming and editing, and manage social media engagement alongside game day operations and public address duties. Develop favorable media attention and image for sports teams and coaches using various communications outlets. This year-round role requires proficiency in NCAA rules, MS Office, and video editing software, with a schedule including nights and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient and a working knowledge of and a willingness to comply with NCAA and Conference rules
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Experience with website content management system software
- Experience with various statistics software
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of trends in sports communications and technology
- Strong knowledge of the rules of many different sports
- Strong computer, graphic design, video editing, social media and internet skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Willingness to work nights and weekends
- Must be proficient in MS Excel
- Must be proficient in MS Word
- Must be proficient in MS PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Positive energy & motivation to a Division II competitive athletic department
- Post University student status
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