POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Communications & Creative Content Assistant

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

4

Level

3

Department

Athletic Administration

Job Purpose

Communications & Creative Content Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of communications, electronic media production and sports information relating to the College of Charleston’s 19 intercollegiate sports.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of one year post-college experience or equivalent experience as undergraduate student assistant serving in an athletics communications position involving social media strategy & content creation, media relations, printed materials development and production, athletics event reporting, project management and statistical information development. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Preferred: Master’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to speak, read and write clearly and concisely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Past experience working in InDesign & Photoshop and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, image-editing and web-editing software
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Ability and willingness to build rapport with diverse group of student athletes, coaches, administrators, media, and other key constituents
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and engage a variety of stakeholders, particularly students and other on campus groups
• Proficient in copy writing, editing using AP style guidelines, proofreading and composition
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes night and weekend hours
• Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of University, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and promotional efforts

Preferred:

• Knowledge and proficiency in scorekeeping, inputting and compiling statistics for all sports using a variety of different programs such as CBS StatCrew, Golfstat and NCAA Live Stats, etc.
• Digital photography experience
• Experience with SideArm platform
• Experience working with coaching staff and administrators daily
• Working knowledge of university, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Travel will be required as deemed necessary by the Director of Communications & Creative Content.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$34,795 - $41,415

Posting Date

09/07/2023

Closing Date

09/20/2023

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2023159

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14467

Job Duties

Activity

Serves as the primary communications contact for Women’s Basketball, and other assigned Olympic Sports including soccer & tennis, developing content strategy and creating dynamic content for those programs. Assist in the development of relationships with local, regional, and national media members to increase coverage of College of Charleston Athletics. Manage and schedule team media days to include team and individual photos, interviews, awards and any other media related needs.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

Serves as a member of the Athletics Department’s external team, helping generate fan engagement, attendance at athletics events and revenue generation. Supports creation and management of content and production calendars pertaining to the dissemination of social media posts, pre- and post-game digital content, press releases, results, statistics, game notes, features, podcasts, record books, team rosters, archives and more.

Write and edit new releases, game notes, feature stories and social media content for assigned sports. Schedule photographers, and other athletic event-related staff or consultants.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

Maintain close contact with athletic governing bodies (NCAA, CAA) as Athletic Communications liaison; monitor submission guidelines for national-level student-athlete awards nominations. Craft and submit nominations for student-athletes using up-to-date information from coaches. Design and write sport publications and graphics related to varsity sports.

Produce and submit necessary personnel and statistical reports as required by and in compliance with CAA and NCAA guidelines. Maintain understanding of and adheres to all College of Charleston, Colonial Athletic Association and NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15

Activity

Develop, track and improve relevant key performance indicators in social and brand engagement. Provide live updates to media and fans via live stats and social media feeds.

Provide digital media support, including website updates, creative content, social media, video and digital asset management. Assist, coordinate and monitor all media relations social media posts. Assist in developing social media strategies in conjunction with marketing staff.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5

Activity

Assist in the management of the media content inventory – print, photo, web, video, records, statistics, awards and all other related content – for media and historical records needs.

Issue and distribute media credentials; conduct postgame press conferences; manage press box and coordinate with marketing, event management and multimedia groups.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5