Athletic Communications Associate

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Advertised Salary: $20.83 per hour

Full-time, 12-month continuing position. This role is non-exempt under FLSA and operates under just-cause employment terms.

Summary of Position

Coordinate video and multimedia content for website and social media, assist in managing social media outlets, assist in coordination and production of broadcasts and press conferences, assist in media coverage and publicity for 17 varsity programs, assist in department marketing efforts, serve in various announcing and interviewing roles. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties & responsibilities for various sports coverage
• Video & multimedia content for website and social media
• Serve in announcing and interviewing roles
• Coordination of in-game broadcast and video operations
• Website maintenance, design and updates
• Manage Social media – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Production of releases and game notes for assigned sports
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Marginal Duties

• Nominations of student-athletes for awards
• Weekly reporting to conference and national offices (GLIAC, CCHA, NCAA)
• Maintain historical and archived files of releases, statistics, etc.
• Design work for website, flyers, posters, schedule cards, etc.
• Email and text messaging service coordination
• Produce advertising radio/tv spots, Bulldog Sports Update, Coaches Corner, etc.
• Production of game flipcards/programs for assigned sports
• Help direct and coordinate student employees/interns
• Coordination of video board and marquee signage
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in working relationships
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Requirements

• Two years of completed college coursework
• Previous experience in multimedia and creative content, social media, communications, and video operations
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience in broadcasting, hosting, and managing press conferences
• Experience developing social media outreach
• Previous experience in broadcasting NCAA Division I Hockey or other sports as a play-by-play or color commentator

Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Bending, carrying, inclement weather, moving, sitting, twisting, pulling/pushing, repetitive movement

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including health care and vacation. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans.