The Athletic Communications Specialist position supports the promotion, coverage, and public visibility of an athletics program through accurate storytelling and engaging multimedia content. This role is responsible for producing written materials such as game recaps, previews, and feature stories; maintaining statistics and historical records; managing team web pages; and assisting with media relations on game days. The position may serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports and plays an important role in ensuring consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all athletics communication platforms.
The position also assists with the supervision, training, and scheduling of student workers and interns, particularly in areas such as statistics, social media, photography, and event operations. Responsibilities frequently include coordinating or supporting the broadcasting and live streaming of home events, including graphics, on-screen data, and basic production oversight. Additional duties may involve creating or assisting with graphic design and video content for social media, websites, and in-venue use. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work nights and weekends in alignment with competition and event schedules.
Athletic Communications & Writing (30%)
Game recaps, previews, and feature stories
Maintenance of team web pages and historical records
Media relations support and coordination
Primary communications contact for assigned sports
Statistics & Data Management (15%)
Game-day statistics and stat crew coordination
Record keeping, archives, and reporting
Conference and NCAA submissions and compliance-related reporting
Broadcasting & Live Streaming (20%)
Coordination and operation of live streams and broadcasts for home events
Graphics, score bugs, and on-screen data support
Troubleshooting basic production issues and ensuring broadcast quality
Scheduling and training student broadcast crews
Student Worker & Intern Supervision (15%)
Hiring, training, and supervising student workers and interns
Scheduling and assigning roles for game-day coverage
Mentorship and skill development in communications and media production
Graphic Design, Video & Digital Content (15%)
Creation of graphics and short-form video content for web and social media
Support for photography, highlight packages, and promotional content
Collaboration on branding and visual consistency across platforms
Administrative & Event Support (5%)
Game-day operations support and special events
Equipment management and basic budgeting support
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Keene
The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of post secondary education in the Granite State. With more than 27,000 enrolled students and 90,000 alumni living in state, the sister institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.
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