What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Communications Assistant - Winona State University position at Winona State University?
Job Overview:
The Winona State University Athletic Department is looking to hire an Athletic Communications Assistant. Winona State is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and belongs to the 15-school Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NCAA Division II).
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: execution of the athletic communications coverage plan as set forth by the Director of Athletics, Deputy Athletic Director / SWA, and the Director of Athletic Communications; promotion of Winona State student-athletes, coaches and teams through a variety of means, including but not limited to the department website (winonastatewarriors.com), press releases, weekly game notes, media guides, local, regional and national media outlets, social media and other media platforms; serve as communications lead for fall, winter and spring sports; assist with other athletic events when needed; facilitate graphic design creation and creative content; implement social media strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sport Management, Recreation Management, Communications, or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in social media management and content creation
- Desire to pursue a career in intercollegiate or professional athletic communications or public relations
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in athletic communications or public relations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or other graphic design outlets
- Knowledge of StatCrew and NCAA Genius Scoring Systems
- Ability to convey communications plans and strategies to WSU Athletics coaches, student-athletes, administrators and other staff members
General Information
This position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position is for a 10-month appointment, with a start date of August 2025. It is a $10,000 stipend position. This position may be terminated at any point and may also be renewed based on mutual agreement, the successful execution of the responsibilities outlined above, and the attainment of performance goals.
Please contact Joey Mueller at joseph.mueller@winona.edu if interested.
