Athletic Communications Professional

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Athletic Communications Professional

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Athletic Communications Professional

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Diversity Statement

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Serve as a public relations liaison for the University of Vermont Athletic Department through the Athletic Communications Office and CatamounTV unit. Assist in creating original content for CatamounTV and coordinating ESPN3 live events. Serve as the primary contact in the office of athletic communications for several sports to be assigned which includes: maintain the website and social media; write press releases; and disseminate information about

UVM

athletics teams to media outlets. Develop game day game summaries; reporting results to all media outlets; record statistics and reporting information to conference and

NCAA

offices; designing and editing game programs. Work in concert with various administrators, coaching staffs, athletic marketing, ticket personnel, Vermont Sport Properties, constituents on and off campus and ESPN3. Serve as a liaison to members of the media, produce videos, new releases, and assist in maintaining UVMatheltics.com website.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, proficiency in digital media environments and two to three years’ experience in video production required. Effective computer skills along with proficiency with software to support area needs and

HTML

. Effective writing and communication skills and a working knowledge of and interest in athletics required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with Quark, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Statcrew/Automated Scorebook, and email desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

$42,000 - $45,000 @ 11-month term

Other Information

Depending on final wage for top candidate,

FLSA

status may be exempt or non-exempt.

Special Conditions

Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

| Job Open Date | 09/30/2024 | | Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | | | Open Until Filled | No |

Position Information

| Position Title | Communications Professional | | Posting Number | S5317PO | | Department | Athletics/30500 | | Position Number | 00024218 | | Employee FTE | 1.00 | | Employee Term | 11 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Other Document (1)

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