Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months)

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Dec 15, 2024
The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking *Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months).* The employee must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university. The Athletic Communications Assistant works to support the mission and integrity of the Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. This position reports directly to the Associate AD/Director of Sports Communiations and is a full time, 10-month appointment, funded annually from August 1 through May 31 with renewal possible. Specific Duties & Responsibilities The assistant will serve as the primary contact for several sports, which could include women's basketball, baseball, women's soccer, men's and women's cross country and track and volleyball. Primary responsibilities include designing and writing of publications, writing press releases, compiling team statistics and records, reporting to conference offices and assisting with game day and press box operations. Assist the Digital Media Coordinator with a variety of video initiatives, including video board operations, live streaming and the production of video highlights and features. Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes. Other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Communications. Physical Effort/Environment General office, athletic facility, and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations is required. Computer usage involving repetitive and/wrist motion is required. The position will be a full-time, ten-month appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience working in an athletic communications office. Strong writing and communication skills. Proficient with word processing and desktop publishing software. Working knowledge of video editing software and understanding of college athletics. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Stat Crew is preferred. Classified Title: Communications Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title):Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months) Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($20/hr targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Varies Exempt Status:Non-Exempt Location:Homewood Campus Department name: Sports Information Marketing Personnel area: University Student Services