Details

Posted: 03-Mar-25

Location: West Haven, Connecticut

Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000

Categories:

Operations Operations - Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications promotes and publicizes the University of New Haven’s student-athletes, coaches, athletic alumni, and special athletics events.

You will:

Media Relations

Report information and statistics to governing athletics bodies such as the NCAA, NE10 and sport Coaches Associations. Write post-game stories for distribution to media and post on the department's web site. Promote student athletes for weekly, seasonal, regional and national awards. Assist in maintaining current and historical statistics, schedules and rosters. Research, compile, and update season and career school records. Assist in maintaining organized photo files. Deliver a consistently branded and marketed message for the Athletics Department and its programs. Develop a consistent look and feel for all materials produced for hard copy and digital. Develop, manage and coordinate a comprehensive video streaming and production package to broadcast all home contests. Produce branded content for video boards, message center and other digital signage at all athletic venues and on campus opportunities. Generate resources to promote and market the department with the goal of increasing awareness of University of New Haven sports and increasing attendance. Collaborate with the University communications department and marketing and promotions staff. Ensure campus is aware of events and athletics promotions. Develop and enhance experiential learning opportunities for students. Develop and share story ideas with Alumni Relations, Admission, and Advancement Office. Digital Video Production Assist in coordinating live video broadcasts for home events. Recruit, train and schedule appropriate staffing to adequately produce high quality live video of home contests. Coordinate production of video projects benefiting the athletics. Digital Content Management Develop a plan to utilize the Department and team social media accounts to promote teams and student-athletes. Recruit and schedule appropriate staffing to cover home contests on social media channels. Using Digital Content team, promote department wide activities to generate interest and awareness of athletics among the University community. Perform other duties assigned

You need: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Strong writing, editing, communicating and organizing skills. Extensive knowledge of video production, both live and post. Competency in digital content marketing including social media applications and website design, development and implementation.

What’s In It for You: Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

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