Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Vassar College invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible ten-month position. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of the athletics department's website.
• Write game recaps.
• Cultivate positive relationships with media members.
• Write, edit, and assist in the design of graphics and video content for social media.
• Assist with day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in an athletics communications or media relations setting as an undergraduate or professional.
• Demonstrated writing skills with prior experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing.
• Must have ability to work on deadlines and handle several responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with computers and desktop publishing programs on Macintosh and/or PC platforms.
• A valid and unrestricted drivers license.