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Position Title: Athletic Communications Associate   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

  Advertised Salary: 20.83 per hour   Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

  FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing   Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: 12 Month   At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause   Summary of Position: Coordinate video and multimedia content for website and social media, assist in managing social media outlets, assist in coordination and production of broadcasts and press conferences, assist in media coverage and publicity for 17 varsity programs, assist in department marketing efforts, serve in various announcing and interviewing roles.
The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD's, OPT, H1B, etc.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: Two years of completed college coursework.
Required Work Experience: Previous experience in multimedia and creative content, social media, communications and video operations.
Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Past experience in broadcasting, hosting and managing press conferences, and developing social media outreach. Previous experience in broadcasting NCAA Division I Hockey or other sports as a play -by-play or color commentator will also be considered.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Primary duties & responsibilities for various sports coverage
Video & multimedia content for website and social media
Serve in announcing and interviewing roles
Coordination of in-game broadcast and video operations
Website maintenance, design and updates
Manage Social media - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
Production of releases and game notes for assigned sports
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Nominations of student-athletes for awards, etc.
Weekly reporting to conference and national offices (GLIAC, CCHA, NCAA)
Maintain historical and archived files of releases, statistics, etc.
Design work for website, flyers, posters, schedule cards, etc.
Email and text messaging service coordination
Produce advertising radio/tv spots, Bulldog Sports Update, Coaches Corner, etc.
Production of game flipcards/programs for assigned sports
Help direct and coordinate student employees/interns
Coordination of video board and marquee signage
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.   Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of college coursework.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.   Initial Application Review Date:
August 24, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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