Job Description:

Brown University Athletics is seeking candidates for the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications  position. This role will assist the Associate Director of Athletics, Strategic Communications and Content Creation in the day-to-day operations and all public relations, communications and media efforts for Brownâ™s 34 varsity programs.

The successful candidate must be highly organized and driven with exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills. The candidate must have strong knowledge of social media platforms as well as outstanding writing and public relations skills and the ability to produce various communication materials written, social media, multimedia, etc.) and maintain frequent communication with coaches, student-athletes, media, alumni, parents and donors.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all communications-related activities for assigned sports, including but not limited to general stories, game stories, press releases, statistics, box scores, game notes, press conferences, printed and virtual informational resources, media appearances/interviews.

• Serve as an informational resource to all media sources (ESPN+, Linear TV, print, radio, news media, etc.),

• Ensure daily accurate and up-to-date information for assigned programs on BrownBears.com, departmental and team social media accounts, and various other communications outlets.

• Ensure timely and accurate content updates (game stories, statistics, player/coach/staff biographies, video, etc.) for all sports in area of responsibility.

• This position may hire, supervise and train event (professional and student) staff.

Entry into the candidate pool requires the following:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or other related disciplines

• 2-3 years experience in communications/marketing/journalism in collegiate athletics or related industries

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite InDesign/Photoshop), Statistical Software (StatCrew, Genius Sports and NCAA Live Stats), Website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM), a basic knowledge of various social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook), and familiarity with both MAC and PC platforms.

The successful candidate must possess and demonstrate the following:

• Strong command of the English language and editing skills.

• General knowledge of NCAA, Ivy League and ECAC rules and regulation.

• Strong understanding of collegiate athletics with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary.

• In-depth knowledge of a wide range of sports and their technical aspects.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects at once, while meeting established deadlines.

• Strong work ethic, passion for the profession and commitment to student-athletes

• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Strategic, innovative and creative thinker, and ability to work independently.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

All department employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League and ECAC rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Athletic
Department).

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

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If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.