Since its founding in 1885, Goucher College has been a place of innovation and excellence. As a private liberal arts college, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to be complex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship for each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first colleges in the country to offer 100% study abroad. Approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 900 graduate students form the close-knit and vibrant Goucher community.
Goucher College is always on the lookout for top talent, resourceful, innovative, and dedicated individuals who will keep the College at the forefront of extraordinary education. As one of the nation's most progressive, innovative institutions of higher learning, we offer outstanding professional advantages, generous benefits, excellent perks, and a great work location!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for developing content and production for Landmark Digital Network broadcasts. This will involve arranging to video webstream all sporting events where we have the technological capacity to stream. Identify and train student video stream crew on annual basis. This also involves arranging for the student workers, setting up the equipment, interfacing with the content provider, working with broadcast talent for select events, and creating the graphics to execute this function. Responsible for creating new video content for Goucher website and social media. This includes conducting and posting pregame and/or postgame interviews with coaches and players. Also looking for creative videos to get to know the student-athletes and coaches to tell human interest stories through video and social media. Responsible for assisting the Director of Athletic Communications develop and implement social media communication strategy on daily and weekly basis through multiple platforms (current, and the ones that develop). Serve as the primary contact for several varsity athletic teams as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications, including the writing of press releases and game recaps, roster and schedule maintenance on the athletics website, digital programs, updating student-athlete and coach bios, media relations and production of statistics at home events if applicable. Assist with other content for the athletics website including written features, development and enhancement of records and archives and general website maintenance. Produce presentations (includes video and other technology) for Special Events (ie. Hall of Fame ceremony and the Annual Awards Ceremony.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
Professional Experience:
Required: Undergraduate experience in sports communications in a college or professional sports setting
Preferred: Work as an undergraduate in a college sports information/athletic communications office, experience with video streaming production and creative video
Computer Skills:
Ability to use basic word processor software, e-mail and internet.
Other Skills, Abilities, Qualifications:
Statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, PrestoStats, Stat Crew), Hudl Production Truck, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere) experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary Range: $10,800
Eligible for tuition remission, housing and meal plan.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The review of applications will begin immediately.
Please submit the following application materials online:
Cover letter Resume Contact information for three professional references Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Quicklink to apply: https://goucher.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=182D8BAD3F1326ABF9954527EAED5657?JOBID=159883
