Athletics Communications Assistant

Assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and the Assistant Athletic Communications Director in promoting and publicizing athletic events, teams, and athletes to enhance the organization's brand and engage fans, media and the public.
Position Purpose Assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Assistant Athletic Communications Director with the promoting and publicizing of athletic events, teams, and athletes to enhance the organization's brand and engage with fans, media, and the public. The position is expected to devote approximately 25 hours per week.
Work Schedule Work Days: Monday – Friday, with weekend availability as needed.
Shift Start/End Time: Hours may vary; example weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Working hours may flex to meet event needs and may include evenings and weekends.
Hours Per Week: 25
Weeks Per Year: 44
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Content Creation: Creates engaging and compelling multimedia content, such as videos, graphics, and photos, to enhance storytelling and promote the organization. Produces written content for various communication channels, including websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and publications. Collaborates with designers, photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals to produce high‑quality content.
Social Media Management: Develops and implements social media strategies to increase engagement, followership, and brand awareness. Monitors social media platforms, responds to comments and messages, and manages online reputation. Analyzes social media metrics and generates reports to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and make data‑driven decisions.
Communication Strategy: Develops and implements strategic communication plans to promote athletic events, teams, and athletes. Identifies target audiences and creates tailored messaging and content to effectively reach them. Coordinates with internal stakeholders, such as coaches, athletes, and administrators, to gather information and stories for communication purposes.
Game Operations: Provides oversight of press boxes (including media members, broadcasters and student workers) and/or statistical input assistance for select Union sports.
Team Development and Innovation: Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union Athletics initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of communications trends and innovations.
Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field and experience working in a collegiate Athletic Communications or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of sports, athletics, and industry trends.
Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.
Experience in media relations is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and experience creating and generating new media and video content.
Knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and/or Presto Stats software.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
Compensation The expected hourly rate for this position is $16.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location Schenectady, NY
Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518‑388‑6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employment Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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