Organization: Marquette University Athletics
Position Title: McLendon Future Leader – Athletics Communications
Reports to: Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (or designee)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Search Contact: Prodigy Search & McLendon Foundation
BACKGROUND
This position in Marquette Athletics will have a primary focus in the area of Athletics Communications, assisting with publicity efforts and generation of content for social media use. This individual will also aid the Vice President & Director of Athletics, as well as the executive team members as needed.
Additionally, this position will have regular, on-going interaction and communication with the Marketing & Fan Engagement team, the Ticket Sales & Service team, as well as members of the various coaching staffs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and looking for entry level experience in athletics communications, while also gaining exposure to a variety of departments within Marquette Athletics.
SUMMARY
This position in Marquette Athletics will have a primary focus in the area of Athletics Communications, assisting with publicity efforts and generation of content for social media use. This individual will also aid the Vice President & Director of Athletics, as well as the executive team members as needed.
Additionally, this position will have regular, on-going interaction and communication with the Marketing & Fan Engagement team, the Ticket Sales & Service team, as well as members of the various coaching staffs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and looking for entry level experience in athletics communications, while also gaining exposure to a variety of departments within Marquette Athletics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Support
- Serve as the primary communications contact for the men’s and women’s tennis teams and women’s swimming team
- Assist with communications tasks related to the men’s basketball program
- Assist in the Athletics Department’s social media efforts. Includes content development, graphics and posting
- Assist with development of content for the Athletics Department’s website (GoMarquette.com)
- Assist with media-related activity for Marquette’s 17 varsity sports as needed
- Assist with the development and submission of nominations for institutional, conference and national awards
- Assist with the preparation and dissemination of news releases and statistical information
- Assist with generation and posting of social media game day content/highlights
- Assist Vice President & Director of Athletics, and executive team members, with special projects as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Self-starter with a strong interest in athletics communications
- Interest in gaining entry-level experience in sports communications
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams (Marketing, Ticket Sales, coaching staffs)
- Interest in social media, content creation, and digital storytelling
- Photography and video editing experience preferred
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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