Athletic Communications Assistant

Are you a passionate sports enthusiast with a knack for effective communication? Do you have a strong understanding of media relations and digital platforms? The University of Pennsylvania Athletics Department is seeking an energetic and driven individual to join our team as an Athletic Communications Assistant. As a prestigious Ivy League institution, we are committed to excellence both on and off the field, and we are looking for someone who shares that same dedication. If you are a team player with excellent writing skills and a desire to contribute to the success of our athletics program, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Develop and implement strategic communication plans for the University of Pennsylvania Athletics Department to effectively promote and publicize our teams, athletes, and events.
2. Act as a liaison between the Athletics Department, media outlets, and other external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely coverage of our programs.
3. Manage all aspects of media relations, including creating press releases, maintaining media lists, and coordinating interviews and media events.
4. Monitor and analyze media coverage of our teams and identify opportunities for increased visibility and positive brand exposure.
5. Create compelling and engaging written content for a variety of platforms, including social media, website, and newsletters.
6. Collaborate with coaches, athletes, and other staff members to gather information and create media materials, such as game notes, bios, and statistics.
7. Utilize digital platforms to promote our teams and engage with fans, including live game coverage, social media updates, and website content.
8. Assist with game day operations, including managing press box and media credentials, coordinating media requests, and overseeing press conferences.
9. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in sports communication and utilize this knowledge to enhance our strategies and techniques.
10. Represent the Athletics Department in a professional and positive manner at all times and uphold the values and standards of the University of Pennsylvania.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Athletic Communications Assistant in Weightman Hall, 235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA is $33,000-$45,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the experience and qualifications of the individual. It is also important to note that salaries may differ depending on the employer and the overall job market.

The University of Pennsylvania, often abbreviated simply as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It was one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education. The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, the first in North America, and Wharton, the nation's first collegiate business school.