KEAN UNIVERSITY
ATHLETICS MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)
Kean University is seeking a part-time Athletics Multimedia Specialist, responsible for creating, managing and delivering high-quality multimedia content that contributes to the vision of the Athletic Director, increases the visibility of our athletic programs and engages fans across relevant platforms. This part-time position will be responsible for producing video highlights, graphic design and managing social media content. This position will require working nights and weekends during athletic contests.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to Therese Doyle, Associate Director of Athletics: tdoyle@kean.edu
Position Responsibilities:
- Produce written content related to athletics, marketing materials, social media posts, website content, and printed media needs.
- Create both long- and short-form video for use in social media campaigns, on our website, in marketing vehicles, and for broad distribution to the community.
- Responsible for creating and executing digital and social media strategy for the Athletic department, including designing and executing creative content to drive fan engagement and brand awareness in accordance with Kean University’s strategy.
- Responsible for the growth and development of influential social media platforms as well as the enhancement of new social media trends (TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Oversee the student social media team that is responsible for creating video content for internal use and coordinating video projects in support of the athletic department's strategic goals. Produce fresh videos and coverage on a daily/weekly basis.
- Create and implement a campus marketing strategy to help increase student engagement and attendance, as well as enhance the fan experience and game day atmosphere for home contests.
- Assist the Sports Communication staff with game coverage and promotion of Athletic events, including writing game previews, identifying and creating stories, compiling statistics and organizing communications content.
Position Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of professional communications and marketing related experience required.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro, Illustrator), Canva, and social media platforms
- Digital photography/videography skills
- This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and creative thinking
- The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and self-motivated individual who has demonstrated resourcefulness, and also acts as a collaborative team member.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS GRADUATE COORDINATOR
Rutgers University-Newark Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for the 10-month position (August – May) of Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant.
Rutgers University-Newark is a NCAA Division III program with 14 intercollegiate teams, and is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC).
Benefits include tuition and fees waiver for 24 credits per year, and an annual stipend of $8,000 if they DON’T live on campus. Tuition and fees waiver for 24 credits per year, and an annual stipend of $1,000 if they DO live on campus. Position is renewable semester by semester. Graduate Assistants will be responsible for their own health care and parking permits. Housing contracts are for 10 months. Start date is August 12, 2025. The Graduate Assistant will report to the Director of Athletics Communications.
Department overview:
The Athletic Department at Rutgers University-Newark is dedicated to helping motivated undergraduate and graduate students achieve remarkable things. There are many options for majors, skills and credentialing all under the direction and with the support of a staff dedicated to the development and success of every student. For more information visit www.rutgersnewarkathletics.com
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Event coverage (statistical compilation, live streaming, camera operation, staffing games and public address announcing)
- Writing and editing of releases, student-athlete biographies and feature stories
- Website content creation and maintenance
- Recording and editing video of home events and interviews
- Contributing to the Scarlet Raiders’ social media platforms
- Graphic design
- Archiving of information
- Assisting in the management of student assistants
- Adhering to all NCAA, New Jersey Athletic Conference and Rutgers-Newark rules and regulations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree; studies in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field is highly preferred
- Strong writing, editing and communication skills, particularly in a public relations setting, is highly preferred
- Prior experience with statistical software programs (Statcrew, NCAA Live Stats), InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as prior experience in a college sports information setting, is highly preferred
- Proven success in a deadline-oriented environment
- Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as well as holidays
- Candidate must be accepted to one of 21 graduate programs offered at the University
How to apply:
Candidates should send a letter of application, resume, three writing samples and three references to: Jalon Avent, Director of Athletic Communications, at jalon.avent@rutgers.edu