Communications Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANTSHIP
Organization: BIG EAST Conference
Location: New York, N.Y.
Type: Part-time (30 hours per week), Temporary 10-month Appointment
Compensation: $1800 per month, non-benefited
Start Date: August 1, 2022
About the BIG EAST
The BIG EAST Conference is an association of 11 nationally prominent colleges and universities that foster healthy athletic competition, community service, and the pursuit of excellence in academic environments. The athletic programs of BIG EAST institutions provide national-caliber participation opportunities for more than 4,100 student-athletes on over 200 men’s and women’s teams in 22 sports. Established in 1979 and headquartered in New York City, the BIG EAST’s members are located in eight of the country’s top 36 largest media markets and include Butler University, University of Connecticut, Creighton University, DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University, Villanova University, and Xavier University. For more information, visit www.bigeast.com.
Job Description
The BIG EAST Conference is accepting applications for the position of Communications Assistant, which serves in a support capacity to the Sports Media Relations Department. The position reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner for Sports Media Relations and Associate Commissioner of Media Relations and Digital Network Services. Assists daily with the internal and external communications efforts for the conference’s sponsored sports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary liaison with select Olympic sports programs, which includes producing and disseminating relevant information;
- Serve as the secondary contact for women’s basketball;
- Provide a high level of service and regular interaction with member institutions’ administrators and coaching staffs, as well as local and national media;
- Assist with all aspects of media relations for 22 BIG EAST sports and championships
- Design publications for Olympic sports using desktop publishing;
- Distribute news material to local, regional and national media, as well as track and monitor media placements;
- Maintain website content for selected sports;
- Maintain historical and statistical files;
- Assist the sports media relations staff with service bureau duties for men’s and women’s basketball; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, or relevant field.
- Excellent journalistic writing ability, with specific knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Stat Crew, and desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop).
- Previous work or volunteer experience in athletics communications, preferably in a higher education environment; and/or former student-athlete experience at a member institution.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse constituents, including conference staff and personnel at member institutions.
- Capacity to efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
- Familiarity with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
Application Instructions
The BIG EAST Conference encourages applications from women and traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups. A letter of application, resume, and list of references must be submitted as one document in PDF format to assistantships@bigeast.com.
All materials for consideration must be received by May 9, 2022. Interviews may transpire prior to the deadline. Only applicants with completed files will be considered. The BIG EAST policy is to ensure equal opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
The BIG EAST Conference
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