Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletics Communications. This is a full-time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics Communications, the Assistant is responsible for promoting the College’s twenty-three varsity athletics programs, as well as fitness and recreation programs, through written, verbal and electronic communications. Primary duties include overseeing the upkeep of the Athletics Department’s website, writing press releases and game summaries, compiling in-game statistics, and cultivating communication with coaches, administrators, student-athletes and media. The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will also maintain the College’s athletics social media platforms, play an important operations role in live game coverage, including video streams, audio broadcasts, in-game statistics and will produce and release promotional and highlight video clips.

In addition to office hours, the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will be expected to work evenings and weekends, as required, and will travel to cover Kenyon’s teams when necessary. Other duties may be added with the addition of new technologies, and expectations within the field.

• Strong writing and editing with the ability to convey the story of Kenyon Athletics, Fitness and Recreation.
• Competent with audio and video broadcasting work, as well as a familiarity with relevant digital equipment.
• The ability to edit video with Final Cut Pro, or other video editing software such as Adobe Premiere.
• Fluency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel. 
• Above average experience in working with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign and Photoshop.
• Thorough understanding of NCAA scorekeeping and statistical guidelines for a variety of sports. 
• Proven experience with Stat Crew, Presto, and NCAA Live Stats software in multiple sports.
• The ability to train and supervise student staff.
• Digital photography experience and an understanding of online social media editing software, like Canva, are a plus.

About Kenyon College

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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