Athletics Communications Assistant

Essential Job Functions:

•Serve as a member of the department’s athletics communications team; •Direct and produce live, high-definition video streams for athletic events using various programs (primarily Production Truck); •Produce, shoot and edit video content to be shared via CentreColonels.com and across Centre’s several social media platforms, including but not limited to: feature stories, postgame interviews, press conferences and postgame highlight packages; •Help recruit and oversee video production student staff •Work in conjunction with the External Relations team to strategically share marketing material via various platforms; •Assist in the overall communications efforts including website maintenance, graphic design, sport coverage and social media; •Handle media contact/coverage responsibilities for select sports (based on applicant’s experience); •Work as a member of the department’s event management team, helping to host home events and postseason SAA and NCAA Tournaments; •Assist in the department’s awards program, including serving on the Centre Athletes Awards Show committee; •Travel with teams as appropriate; •Conduct activities in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations; •Represent Centre College to students, parents, community, alumni, and the general public; •Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; •Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.