Athletics Communications Assistant

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Communications Assistant. This position is a temporary, full-time, benefits-eligible position for up to 24 months.
This position is responsible for the daily program management for the men’s and women’s cross country/track and field, women’s tennis and rowing teams. This includes but is not limited to: creating press releases and feature stories, maintaining statistical records to include media guides, game programs and post-season brochures and promoting assigned sports programs.
Other duties include maintaining the kstatesports.com website for assigned sports, including but not limited to writing and posting stories/articles, updating game stats and posting schedule results; serving as a secondary contact for men’s basketball as well as duties with football, women’s basketball and other K-State Athletics teams; and other projects assigned by full‑time staff.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications or related field by hire date
Outstanding communications skills and strong writing ability
Experience with desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Must be able to work in a team environment and individually
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications:

Two years’ experience working in an intercollegiate athletics communication office
Working knowledge of Genius Sports/Stat Crew statistical software
Knowledge of Big 12 rules and regulations pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts
Other Requirements:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Commitment to a two-year position
This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.
Sponsorship Eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

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