Lafayette College, an NCAA Division I institution (FCS football) with 23 sports and a charter member of the Patriot League (American, Army, Boston U., Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Loyola, Navy), seeks ambitious candidates for a position in its Athletic Communications Department.
The successful candidate, a key member of the department, will assist the director of athletic communications with all aspects of a robust and progressive athletic communications strategy.
To successfully accomplish the goals of this position, the assistant director of athletic communications will:
-Serve as the primary contact for women’s basketball and several other sports to be determined by the strengths of the selected candidate relative to staff.
-Write press releases, game preview and recap stories, and feature articles.
-Produce website, print, and social media content.
-Travel with teams.
-May contribute in roles on project teams and working groups within the Communications Division and Athletic Department.
Employee benefits include:
-Flexible, remote work schedules
-Health, dental and vision, life insurance
-Paid holidays
-Retirement planning
-Professional development opportunities
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in athletic communications or related fields. Advanced computer skills (photo editing, video editing, graphic design, in-game statistical software, etc.) with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required. Ability to handle several tasks at once while meeting deadlines is a must. Emphasis on strong writing and communications skills with a background in public relations or related fields preferred.
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age);and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/
