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The athletic communications assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Athletic Communications in the promotion of York College athletic teams, student-athletes, and coaching staff. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the promotion of sports as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications. (20%)
Assist in compiling and tabulating required NCAA statistical information for all programs. (20%)
Write game/match stories and update statistics for assigned sports. (20%)
Update the York College athletics website for assigned sports. (10%)
Supervise activities of Sport Media and Sport Management practicum students. (20%)
Assist with managing social media presence/profile of athletics program. (10%)
OUTCOME:
Assist the director in providing a positive and accurate image of York College and its Athletics Program to various audiences through appropriate channels of communication. Promote York College as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference and all the benefits that conference membership provides. Provide the Athletics program with assistance in meeting NCAA Division III requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Four-year degree in related field (ie: sport management, communications, journalism)
1-3 years of experience in a collegiate athletic department setting
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional, good rapport and ability to work with our student athletes, athletic staff members, and all members of the college community
Working knowledge of PrestoStats, Genius Sports, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Working knowledge of current social media platforms
Ability to create and recognize feature stories that will benefit York College and the Athletic Department
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom.
Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one.
