Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Intern - Athletics Communication Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Intern - Athletics Communication Assistant

Full Time / Part Time

Part Time

Job Type

Staff

Reports To

Associate Athletic Director for Communications

Position Summary

The Athletics Department at Bryant University Invites applications for a Communications Assistant Intern. Bryant University is a

NCAA

Division I program, sponsoring 25 varsity sports, and is a member of the America East Conference and an affiliate member of the

CAA

, Southland, and East Coast Conference.

This position requires availability on nights and weekends.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for

ROI

.

Principal Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities Include: Ensuring effective and timely publicity for athletic events, through preparing news releases, reporting team and Individual competition results and stories, and providing advance media notice for events. Coordinating publicity strategies with department and coaching staff including, but not limited to, the production of schedule cards, newsletters, camp/clinic brochures, posters, game programs, post-season guides, weekly game notes. Promote athletic programs to local, state, and national media, prospective student-athletes and their families, the university community, and alumni. Writing and editing content for university-wide publications as well as athletics focused publications. Maintaining and organizing records and statistics on Intercollegiate teams, as well as historical information on university’s athletics programs. Coordinating photography activities to ensure pertinent events are recorded for internal and external publications. Further development and maintenance of athletics department web site, www.bryantbulldogs.com Supervising and mentoring communications intern, work-study students.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications or English. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in a sports information office, either as a student assistant or intern, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and stat crew statistical preferred.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment

Bryant University recognizes that its position as a leader in higher education is greatly determined both by the diversity of its campus community and its intellectual endeavors. Its commitment to link academic and social diversity for the benefit of the learning and living environment reflects its belief that excellence and diversity are mutually reinforcing objectives. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive campus community, one that values individual difference and fosters greater understanding of the many facets of diversity and other distinctive characteristics that make us different. We encourage applications from candidates with an appreciation for and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to building a community of inclusive excellence.

Physical Capacities

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | STA02584 | | Work Hours | | | Open Date | 04/12/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | | | Applicant Special Instructions | |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Letter(s) of Recommendation