Description

Under the direction of the Athletics Communications Director, the Athletics Communications Coordinator promotes the sports activities of the Department of Athletics. Responsibilities include producing feature stories, news releases and game recaps and overseeing home game day activities, maintaining the athletics website (RWUHawks.com) and proactively publicizing Roger Williams University athletics through social media outlets.

Communications

Prepare press releases and game day stories to be published on the website and distributed to a variety of external media including social media sites.

Produce storytelling articles and video to strengthen the visibility of athletics on campus and in the community through coach and athlete interviews, game day videos and the creation of compelling visuals through graphic design.

Game Day Management and Analysis

Oversee home event management, working with the coaches and directing student staff.

Conduct online streaming contests and other crowd entertainment activities, provide game commentary and announcements.

Utilize the Stat Crew Program to compile and record statistics to fulfill statistical requirements for the Conference of New England (CNE) and NCAA.

Athletic Promotions

Assist with the research and determination of Student-Athlete award nominations including conference and national honors. Promote nominations and selected awardees via social media and other communications outlets.

Work with the Athletics Communication Director and the University's Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) department to publicize and promote athletics at the University.

Assist with the marketing and promotion of athletic special events on campus and in social media. Participate in events as required.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience with StatCrew, Abobe Design Suite, and website content management systems, such as SideArm.

Competent in using a variety of social media and other communication platforms to effectively promote athletics.

Ability to work independently and to successfully plan, manage and organize multiple events throughout the month and season.

Able to work evening and weekend hours, attend games and events.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

This is a 10 month full-time position.

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