Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  This position will serve as an editor and work with student and freelance writers on a content writing schedule. This team player will develop, ideate and create content for our website and social media accounts, compile stats, and edit content with a specific focus on accuracy and timeliness, prepare game notes and press releases to ensure effective coverage and proper NCAA and Conference reporting; maintain and update athletic department web site; respond to and manage media requests, coordinate interviews, news conferences and photo sessions, provide event coverage and game-day management functions and work closely with the Strategic Communications Officer and Director of Communications to effectively promote both programs nationally and have a strong working knowledge of the Genius Sports and StatCrew software.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or related field.

Experience:  2-3 years of experience within a collegiate athletic environment or professional team is required. Must have professional experience in public relations, media relations, sports writing and copy editing, proofreading or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office or similar setting.

Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent writing skills and be a strong communicator.
• Incredibly close attention to detail and proficiency in AP style.
• Ability to work under pressure to manage tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, along with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong knowledge in MS Office Suite, Google Applications, social media platforms, PhotoShop, InDesign, SIDEARM, in-game statistical software (Genius Sports/StatCrew) and demonstrated writing skills. 

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

About University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital in College Park, which was recently rated "Best place to Raise Kids in Maryland" by Bloomberg.com. The campus is also near Columbia, Maryland, which was listed as the #2 “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine. The Athletic Program has won 20 national championships over the last 15 years and is a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. Currently, 78 of the University's academic programs are ranked in their respective Top 25 nationally.

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