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Assistant Director, Athletics Communications
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Assistant Director, Athletics Communications
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Job Overview
Assist in all aspects of public relations for assigned sports, including game coverage (pre- and post-game activities), proactive and reactive media efforts, and maintenance of dissemination of all statistics.
Coordinate media and public relations functions, including contributing to website content for www.guhoyas.com, encompassing web streaming, video editing, social media and other multimedia.
Manage publicity efforts for assigned sports: communications with media for event coverage, feature stories on Georgetown student-athletes, teams and athletic accomplishments.
Design, write and edit online and printed information guides, game programs, and press releases.
Coordinate social media and networking initiatives, administer historical archiving of team information, records and photos.
Work Interactions Within the Athletics Communications Office, the Assistant Director supports the strategic framework of the Department of Athletics and works closely on a daily basis to support the Associate Director of Athletics for Communications, all assigned sports, and other Communications Staff.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree – preferably in communications, public relations, journalism or another appropriate field.
At least one year of full‑time experience in sports information or athletic communications within intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
Knowledge of desktop publishing (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and statistical programs (e.g., StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats) – strongly encouraged, but not required.
Strong writing, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
Willingness to work a great deal of overtime, including evenings and weekends.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Heavy daily requirements to move items up to 10 lbs, frequently to 50 lbs, and sometimes up to 100 lbs. Requires walking or standing, operatively using controls.
Pay Range $39,930.00 – $59,694.78
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Apply To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/McDonough-Gym-2nd-Floor/Assistant-Director--Athletics-Communications_JR24241
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Job Overview
Assist in all aspects of public relations for assigned sports, including game coverage (pre- and post-game activities), proactive and reactive media efforts, and maintenance of dissemination of all statistics.
Coordinate media and public relations functions, including contributing to website content for www.guhoyas.com, encompassing web streaming, video editing, social media and other multimedia.
Manage publicity efforts for assigned sports: communications with media for event coverage, feature stories on Georgetown student-athletes, teams and athletic accomplishments.
Design, write and edit online and printed information guides, game programs, and press releases.
Coordinate social media and networking initiatives, administer historical archiving of team information, records and photos.
Work Interactions Within the Athletics Communications Office, the Assistant Director supports the strategic framework of the Department of Athletics and works closely on a daily basis to support the Associate Director of Athletics for Communications, all assigned sports, and other Communications Staff.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree – preferably in communications, public relations, journalism or another appropriate field.
At least one year of full‑time experience in sports information or athletic communications within intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
Knowledge of desktop publishing (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and statistical programs (e.g., StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats) – strongly encouraged, but not required.
Strong writing, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
Willingness to work a great deal of overtime, including evenings and weekends.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Heavy daily requirements to move items up to 10 lbs, frequently to 50 lbs, and sometimes up to 100 lbs. Requires walking or standing, operatively using controls.
Pay Range $39,930.00 – $59,694.78
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Apply To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/McDonough-Gym-2nd-Floor/Assistant-Director--Athletics-Communications_JR24241
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