Johns Hopkins University is seeking applicants for the position of Athletic Communications Assistant.  Johns Hopkins is a Division III institution with Division I men's and women's lacrosse programs. The position will assist in the day-to-day coverage of all 24 intercollegiate varsity programs.

The assistant will serve as the primary contact for several sports, which could include women’s basketball, baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and track and volleyball.  Primary responsibilities include: designing and writing of publications, writing press releases, compiling team statistics and records, reporting to conference offices and assisting with game day and press box operations.  In addition, the assistant will assist the Digital Media Coordinator with a variety of video initiatives, including video board operations, live streaming and the production of video highlights and features.

A bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates should have previous experience working in an athletic communications office, have strong writing and communication skills, be proficient with word processing and desktop publishing software, have a working knowledge of video editing software and possess a solid understanding of college athletics.  Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential and a working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Stat Crew is helpful.

This in hourly position that is overtime eligible beyond 37.5 hours per week and health benefits are included.  The position is funded annually from August 1 through May 31 with a second-year renewal possible.

Candidates should forward a letter of application, a resume, at least three references, and writing/publication samples to Ernie Larossa at the address or email address listed below.  Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.  Individuals will be required to complete an official Johns Hopkins online application.  The link to that application will be provided when available.

Ernie Larossa
Associate Director of Athletics/Director of Athletic Communications
Johns Hopkins University
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410/516-0552
Fax: 410/516-7482
elarossa@jhu.edu
www.HopkinsSports.com

A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Candidates should have previous experience working in an athletic communications office, have strong writing and communication skills, be proficient with word processing and desktop publishing software, have a working knowledge of video editing software and possess a solid understanding of college athletics. 

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential and a working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Stat Crew is helpful.

About Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, the university was named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Johns Hopkins is the oldest research university in the United States. Johns Hopkins is a multi-divisional athletic program with Division I men's and women's lacrosse and 22 other teams that compete at the Division III level.

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