Part Time - Athletics Communications Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Altoona
Apr 22, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics invites applicants for a part time Athletics Communication Assistant. This sports information opening will work closely with the Director of Athletics Communication to assist in the promotion and publicity of Penn State Altoona's NCAA Division III teams. This opening will serve as the primary contact for several sports, to-be-determined upon the successful candidate's strengths and experience. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Producing content for the Penn State Altoona Athletics website (www.psaltoonalions.com) and social media accounts. Assisting with game day operations for home sporting events. Keeping live statistics during select home games. Writing game recaps, feature stories, and other content. Managing and compiling game and season statistics for select teams. Assisting with live video streaming of home sports. Public address announcing for select home sporting events. Distributing results, recaps, and press releases to local and regional media outlets. Producing promotional print materials, including game programs and brochures. Requirements and Qualifications This part-time opening will require working nights and weekends. Strong writing skills within AP style. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud programs. Basic photo and video skills, both shooting and editing. Strong grasp on rules and statistics for the sports sponsored at Penn State Altoona. Ability to multi-task and work in a sometimes fast-paced environment. Ability to meet deadlines. Comfortable using various social media platforms. May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Preferred (but not required) qualifications: Experience or familiarity with a college athletics department and/or sports information-related duties. Experience using PrestoSports websites, or any experience updating/posting content to a website. Familiarity with in-game sports statistics programs such as NCAA LiveStats/Genius, PrestoStats, or StatCrew. Experience as a public address announcer or broadcaster. Familiarity with graphic design. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. About Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics Penn State Altoona Athletics is an NCAA Division III program located in Altoona, Pennsylvania and is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. The department sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports teams: baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's bowling, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball, and men's and women's wrestling. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. 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