Athletics Communications Associate Jobs

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Department:Athletics
Locations:Binghamton, NY
Posted:May 24, 2023
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Ref. No.:06348
Position ID:162768
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About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)
Salary: $44,374
Located in Upstate New York near the Pennsylvania border, Binghamton (N.Y.) has a 21-sport NCAA Division I athletics program that competes primarily in the America East Conference. The Bearcats captured the 2022-23 Commissioner's Cup as the No. 1 athletics program in the America East for overall success.
Primary Job Duties

• Assist in coverage of special events and host tournament roles as necessary.
• Serve as a member of the four-person athletics communications team, which is responsible for content creation, media relations, social media, website (bubearcats.com) and gameday coverage.
• Primary media contact for women's volleyball, men's golf, wrestling and women's lacrosse (subject to change). Secondary for m/w basketball with some travel.
• Generate content to post on all viable internal and external platforms with an emphasis on video and social media content.

Requirements

• Experience in communications, or a related area
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Experience with web content management systems (SIDEARM preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software (especially Premiere Pro and Photoshop)
• Experience working in a college sports information setting
• Experience inputting and calling stats using Genius software for volleyball and basketball and Statcrew for lacrosse
• General knowledge of videography and photography
• Broad knowledge of all sports, including rules and statistics
• Outgoing personality and ability to work as part of a team

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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