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Posted: 22-Aug-24
Location: Rosemont, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Sports Information
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as the primary communications contact for Big Ten Cross Country, Track & Field, and other assigned sport(s)
- Assist with media operations at designated Conference events, including championships, tournaments, media days, and other events as necessary
- Lead the weekly, monthly, and yearly awards process for all assigned sports, in collaboration with Big Ten sports administration and campus staff
- Build and strengthen relationships with media to generate and facilitate coverage for assigned sports and championships
- Collaborate with social media and Big Ten Network staff to facilitate timely, accurate exposure for assigned sports and championships
- Create, refine and otherwise improve and maintain historical records and statistics for assigned sports and championships
- Collect and distribute information to promote student-athletes and coaches for national awards, and teams for postseason inclusion
- Manage the process and publicity of Academic All-Big Ten awards, and other non-athletic honors
- Produce press releases, media advisories and content for BigTen.org
- Foster a culture of inclusion to support a diverse environment
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
- 1+ years of communications, public relations and/or media operations in a college athletics setting
- Journalistic writing skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communications-related software
- Demonstrated knowledge and passion for intercollegiate athletics
- Ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence
- Commitment to travel, work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours
The Big Ten Conference is one of the strongest, most historic brands in all of sports. We offer a unique and dynamic workplace, along with a robust benefits package (employer-paid insurance coverages, generous retirement contribution, and much more). This in-person position is based out of the Conference's Rosemont, IL headquarters.
The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
About Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,500 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013. For more information, visit www.bigten.org.
https://careers.njcaa.org/jobs/20450168/bob-hammel-coordinator-communications
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