Assistant & Associate Communications/Sports Info/Media Relations Dir (perm.)
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
The Big Ten Conference is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Communications. This position manages communications and media relations efforts across the organization and serves as the primary or secondary media and university contact for assigned sports, including Women's Basketball. The Assistant Director is responsible for media operations at designated Conference events, including media days, championships, and tournaments to enhance the local and national profile of the Big Ten Conference and its member institutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as a primary and/or secondary media and university contact for assigned sport(s), including Women's Basketball
Maintain and strengthen relationships with local and national print, radio, and broadcast media to generate coverage
Draft press releases and media advisories materials
Manage media operations at designated Conference events, including championships, tournaments, media days, and other events as necessary
Assist with executing communications plans and initiatives
Collaborate with and assist communications professionals and information directors from all member institutions
Collaborate with communications and sports administration departments to select student-athlete weekly, monthly, and/or yearly awards
Foster a culture of inclusion to support a diverse environment
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
2+ years of communications, public relations and/or media operations, preferably in a college athletics setting
Journalistic writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communications-related software
Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, especially women's basketball
Ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence
Commitment to travel, work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours
The Big Ten Conference is one of the strongest, most historic brands in all of sports. We offer a unique and dynamic workplace, along with a robust benefits package (employer-paid insurance coverages, generous retirement contribution, and much more). This position is based out of the Conference's Rosemont, IL headquarters. The Conference requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,500 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013. For more information, visit www.bigten.org.