Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Job Category :

Casual WagePosition Title :

Athletic Communications - Game Day SupportFull Time / Part Time :

Part TimeDivision :

AthleticsDepartment :

Athletic CommunicationsHiring Wage / Salary Range :

20.00 / hourDepartment Statement :

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.Accountabilities :

For the fall semester, we have openings for play by play announcers for ESPN livestream broadcasts.This is a really exciting opportunity to assist Colgate Athletic Communications staff at assigned home varsity athletic events as well as with remote project work.Job duties include, but are not limited to, writing press releases, event recaps and other website content, live tweeting events, creating social and promotional graphics, assisting with the production for the ESPN livestream broadcast, delivering play by play or color commentary on the broadcast, keeping statistics, operating a video camera, updating rosters and bios on the website, and organizing photos.This is an opportunity to learn new skills in a fun, fast-paced environment. Former student employees in Colgates athletics marketing and communications office have gone on to secure full-time employment at such prestigious organizations as the NCAA, Syracuse University, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, Princeton University, Duke University, USA Hockey, as well as various minor-league professional sports teams and leagues.Professional Experience / Qualifications :

Attention to detail is highly valued and required.

Education :

High school diploma or GED.Other Information :

This posting was created to recruit part-time staff who work games throughout the year. We typically host between 150-200 home events each year. This includes a wide range of gameday roles, such as broadcasters, camera operators, stats inputters, stats callers, livestream producers, etc.Positions are filled on an as needed basis.Requisition Number :

2024CW027PostingTemporary :

YesWork Schedule :

Work schedules will vary on an as needed basis.Job Open Date :

07 / 08 / 2024Open Until Filled :

YesEEO Statement :

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.Clery Act :

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported : 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at :

• Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at

cusafety@colgate.edu .

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