SUNY Canton invites applications for the part-time (50%) position of Athletic Communications Assistant (ACA). This is a 10-month obligation at a starting salary of $21,250.00. This position is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental and vision.

Duties:

The ACA will assist in the overall coverage of SUNY Canton’s 15 NCAA Division III sports as well as esports and cheerleading. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary contact for multiple sports and attend all home games for the select sports serving as a statistician. The ACA will also write stories/press releases for their primary sports for both home and away games.

In addition, the ACA will assist with social media coverage for their sports ranging from gameday and postgame graphics to photography (taking photos and editing) and video editing and cutting of highlights. The ACA will assist in taking photos at different sports scheduled “media days” and assist with keeping student-athlete bios and other data on the website updated. The ACA will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing with other projects as needed and will serve as the lead contact in the absence of the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing.

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate good communication skills and ability to balance a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in athletic communications and with NCAA Live Stats and Statcrew software is preferred but can also be taught.
• Experience writing game recaps/press releases and with photography and social media.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The college is located in Canton, a village in the St. Lawrence River valley of northern New York. Located 20 miles from the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, and 70 miles from the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canton holds excellent opportunities for the outdoor or cultural enthusiast. SUNY Canton is a member of the Associated Colleges, a consortium of four colleges.

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