Syracuse Crunch is hiring: PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR in Syracu

Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator
The Syracuse Crunch are seeking a Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator to assist with the team's marketing and digital media. This position will assist with public relations activities, including media relations, and social media management. This is a full‑time position and will be required to work nights and weekends, including all home and away games.

The applicant will work under the direction of the Vice President of Communications & Digital Media.

Responsibilities

Write press releases and feature stories

Perform game day media tasks including preparing the press box and assisting with postgame media interviews

Assist in the continual upkeep and design of the team's official website

Assist with set‑up and follow through of player appearances

Brainstorm content for the team's official social media accounts including Meta properties (Facebook, Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok

Execute social media strategy

Track and report social media engagement numbers throughout the season

Work closely with sponsorship to meet partner obligations on social media

Create and identify media opportunities to maximize local and national exposure for the organization

Assist in researching and compiling statistical information on the American Hockey League and Syracuse Crunch

Provide excellent customer service to the Crunch fan base and general public

Work all home and away games, including preseason, regular season and playoffs, and events as necessary to assist with cutting highlights, sharing score updates, posting photos and writing game stories

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

At least one year of professional experience in social media management or marketing

Proficient in social media platforms such as Meta properties (Facebook, Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop is a plus

Strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills

Understanding of the rules of ice hockey; experience in sports preferred, but not necessary

Travel for game coverage when necessaryAbility to work independently while also collaborating in a team dynamic

Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends. Position is required to work all home and away games

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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