Assistant Director of Athletic Strategic Communications

POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference member, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Director of Strategic Communications. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for the nationally‑ranked women’s ice hockey and men's and women's cross‑country, track & field teams. Duties include generating feature content, photo, video and other unique coverage for GoPSUSports.com, the official website of Penn State Athletics, and team social channels; producing online team record books, news releases, and feature stories; responding to media requests; facilitating social media in line with department goals; staffing home and select away events; supervising student assistants as well as statistical crews and other event support personnel; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Spark, etc.), website content management systems, social media platforms and Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats is preferred. Experience in photography, recording and editing video is desired. Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or a related field plus work‑related experience in communications or public relations is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also required. Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance is required. Position requires considerable initiative, creativity and independence. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Advanced Professional: Bachelor’s Degree; 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required certifications: None. Intermediate Professional: Bachelor’s Degree; 1+ year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination. Required certifications: None. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. The position requires operating a motor vehicle as part of job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 – $74,000.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr