Athletics Communication Assistant
Williamsport, PA
Part Time
Staff
Entry Level
Lycoming College is hiring an Athletics Communication Assistant to join our Marketing and Athletics teams
The successful candidate will work with all of the College’s 19 varsity athletic teams to promote and provide coverage of the athletic programs. This is a part-time position that is allotted a maximum of 1,450 hours annually mainly working an average of 30 hours per week from August-June. The pay for this position is $15.46 per hour.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
- Promote and publicize the department of athletics through campus, local and national media outlets as well as through the lycomingathletics.com and social media avenues.
- Serve as a writer and editor for the department’s website, programs and other printed pieces.
- Produce video features and highlight content for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and lycomingathletics.com.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, journalism, communications or relevant field.
- At least one year’s experience in athletic media relations or related field.
- Experience specifically with athletic communications / sports desk preferred.
- Ability to write sports releases.
- Ability to clearly communicate both orally and written.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and interact with a diverse group of people
- Must have technical knowledge of Microsoft, Statcrew/Automated Scorebook, Adobe and HTML Language.
Employee Perks:
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees
- Use of the campus Library
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter please let us know how your interests and goals tie to the mission of the College and the position.
Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check and motor vehicle record check will occur.
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