National Collegiate Athletic Association
Assistant for Athletic Communications & Digital Media
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary / Purpose Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Communications, the Assistant for Athletics Communications and Digital Media will assist the Athletic Communications office in all facets of the athletic communications operation. This person will primarily oversee all aspects of the department’s graphic design, social media, and video content.
Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee the development of all Bridgeport Athletics graphic design needs for social media, publications, banners, video board displays, and others as assigned.
Coordinate all of the athletic department's video content and production, including overseeing live game production and video content creation.
Coordinate and schedule all live video and audio productions in conjunction with the CACC network.
Coordinate and develop all of the athletic department's social media strategies.
Assist in the design and upkeep of the Athletics website, ubknights.com.
Create all graphic and video content for ubknights.com.
Oversee all social media and video content for all sports.
Assist in the creation of other content to be used on ubknights.com and various social media channels.
Assist with writing and editing press releases and game notes in primary sports.
Assist in the planning and design of virtual guides and record books.
Assist with in-game statistics and gameday communication tasks as needed.
Assist in updating records and statistics for all sports.
Other Functions
Support the athletics department at special events.
Assist with various assignments from the UB Athletics Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
Knowledge and/or willingness to learn statistical software.
Highly skilled in operating the Adobe Creative Suite.
Photography/Videography knowledge a plus but not required.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted work environment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required.
Strong graphic design experience.
Two years of experience in athletic media relations.
Experience using stats software including NLS Live Stats and Presto Stats.
Ability to travel, work evenings, and weekends as needed.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Work Environment: None.
Outdoor Weather Conditions: X.
Work with fumes or airborne particles: X.
Work near moving mechanical parts: X.
Risk of electrical shock: X.
Vibration: X.
Physical Activity
Standing: X.
Walking: X.
Sitting: X.
Talking & Hearing: X.
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel: X.
Climbing or balancing: X.
Bending, pulling, pushing: X.
Driving: X.
Lifting Requirements
Up to 10 pounds: X.
Up to 25 pounds: X.
Up to 50 pounds: X.
Up to 75 pounds: X.
Up to 100 pounds: X.
Over 100 pounds: X.
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
No special vision requirements.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k employer match
Employee & dependent life insurance
Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
PTO program
Flexible work schedules
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Position Description Summary / Purpose Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Communications, the Assistant for Athletics Communications and Digital Media will assist the Athletic Communications office in all facets of the athletic communications operation. This person will primarily oversee all aspects of the department’s graphic design, social media, and video content.
Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee the development of all Bridgeport Athletics graphic design needs for social media, publications, banners, video board displays, and others as assigned.
Coordinate all of the athletic department's video content and production, including overseeing live game production and video content creation.
Coordinate and schedule all live video and audio productions in conjunction with the CACC network.
Coordinate and develop all of the athletic department's social media strategies.
Assist in the design and upkeep of the Athletics website, ubknights.com.
Create all graphic and video content for ubknights.com.
Oversee all social media and video content for all sports.
Assist in the creation of other content to be used on ubknights.com and various social media channels.
Assist with writing and editing press releases and game notes in primary sports.
Assist in the planning and design of virtual guides and record books.
Assist with in-game statistics and gameday communication tasks as needed.
Assist in updating records and statistics for all sports.
Other Functions
Support the athletics department at special events.
Assist with various assignments from the UB Athletics Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
Knowledge and/or willingness to learn statistical software.
Highly skilled in operating the Adobe Creative Suite.
Photography/Videography knowledge a plus but not required.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted work environment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required.
Strong graphic design experience.
Two years of experience in athletic media relations.
Experience using stats software including NLS Live Stats and Presto Stats.
Ability to travel, work evenings, and weekends as needed.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Work Environment: None.
Outdoor Weather Conditions: X.
Work with fumes or airborne particles: X.
Work near moving mechanical parts: X.
Risk of electrical shock: X.
Vibration: X.
Physical Activity
Standing: X.
Walking: X.
Sitting: X.
Talking & Hearing: X.
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel: X.
Climbing or balancing: X.
Bending, pulling, pushing: X.
Driving: X.
Lifting Requirements
Up to 10 pounds: X.
Up to 25 pounds: X.
Up to 50 pounds: X.
Up to 75 pounds: X.
Up to 100 pounds: X.
Over 100 pounds: X.
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
No special vision requirements.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k employer match
Employee & dependent life insurance
Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
PTO program
Flexible work schedules
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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