Athletics Marketing Assistant

About the role

The Marketing Assistant will report to the Assistant AD of Marketing and Digital Strategy, Associate Director of Marketing, and Assistant Director of Marketing. The marketing team focuses on supporting strategic goals related to generating revenue, increasing attendance, and enhancing the Penn Athletics brand.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing plans for assigned sports, increasing interest and support from students and the Penn community.
• Develop and execute an engaging game presentation for assigned sports including, but not limited to script writing, content creation, videoboard and music operation.
• Serve as the primary on field and on court gameday coordinator for home ticketed events.
• Lead the execution of all in-game promotions during football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games.
• Manage the set up and breakdown of all gameday promotional elements, including fan giveaways, props, signage, Penn Rewards, and more.
• Cook up with special performance and halftime entertainment groups.
• Maintain excellent customer service to all who attend Penn Athletics events.
• Aid in the planning and execution of on campus promotional initiatives, student engagement and special events.
• Cook up with members of the Penn Band, Cheer team, and other spirit groups.
• Manage the daily performance of the fan loyalty program, Penn Rewards.
• Aid in the oversight of work studies, student interns, and gameday volunteers.
• Assist with videoboard operation and game production for select events.
• Assist in the oversight of work studies, student interns, and gameday volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in athletic marketing, game management, or promotions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a flexible schedule
• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative; outgoing personality with a strong determination to work through difficult challenges preferred
• Experience with game presentation software: ShoFlo, SportsSoundPro, Sound Director, ANC VSoft, Daktronics Show Control preferred

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.75 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.

Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.