Casual Athletics Communications Assistant
Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR7343
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Athletics Communications Assistant position. The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), academic-year (42 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16 - $17 per hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.
The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant serves as a media contact for selected sports and manages game-day statistics using software like PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats. This role involves drafting press releases, creating engaging social media content via the Adobe Creative Suite, and supervising student game day staff.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Serve as a primary media contact for selected sports
Maintain in-game and cumulative statistics
Oversee student worker athletic communications staff on game days
Write press releases, including game recaps, award announcements, and student profiles for amherst.athletics.edu
Assist with the management of the department's social media platforms and in the creation of photo and video content
Qualifications:
Required
Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs preferred
Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and their specific playing rules, NCAA regulations, and statistics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work nights and weekends
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
The Amherst College Athletic Communications Office uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) as our primary editing software and PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats as our primary stat software.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
To apply, visit >
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Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR7343
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Athletics Communications Assistant position. The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), academic-year (42 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16 - $17 per hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.
The Casual Athletics Communications Assistant serves as a media contact for selected sports and manages game-day statistics using software like PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats. This role involves drafting press releases, creating engaging social media content via the Adobe Creative Suite, and supervising student game day staff.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Serve as a primary media contact for selected sports
Maintain in-game and cumulative statistics
Oversee student worker athletic communications staff on game days
Write press releases, including game recaps, award announcements, and student profiles for amherst.athletics.edu
Assist with the management of the department's social media platforms and in the creation of photo and video content
Qualifications:
Required
Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs preferred
Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and their specific playing rules, NCAA regulations, and statistics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work nights and weekends
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
The Amherst College Athletic Communications Office uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) as our primary editing software and PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats as our primary stat software.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
To apply, visit >
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