Reporting to the Associate Director for Athletic Communications, this position will serve within the Athletic Communications office with responsibilities across multiple sports, including football and select Olympic sports as assigned. The Athletic Communications Associate will assist in the day-to-day communications efforts for assigned programs, including media relations, content creation, and event coverage, while gaining exposure to the overall operations of a Division I athletic communications department.
The Athletic Communications Associate will be responsible for the following:
Assist with media relations efforts for assigned sports, including football and select Olympic sports, including writing and editing press releases, game previews and recaps, updating rosters and bios, and maintaining accurate statistics, records, and historical information.
Support home and select away events, including statistics coordination, media credentialing, postgame/meet results distribution, and serving as a point of contact for coaches, student-athletes, and media.
Assist with general Athletic Communications office duties, including archival projects, research, record-keeping, and support of additional sports and special projects as assigned.
What We Require:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of one year of experience in a college or professional athletics communication office. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. Some evening and weekend work required based on competition schedules.
What You Will Need:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with coaches, student-athletes, media, and staff
Initiative, reliability, and sound judgment
What We Would Like You To Have:
Two-plus years of experience in athletic communications, sports information, journalism, or a related field.
Familiarity with football operations and general knowledge of multiple sports.
Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and college athletics operations.
Experience with statistics software (e.g., StatCrew, Genius) is a plus.
Knowledge of or prior experience with the University of Colorado preferred; former student-assistants and athletes encouraged to apply.
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