About this role
About the Role The Athletics Communications Assistant supports Luther College athletics by helping the Athletics Communications Director market and promote the college through student-athlete stories, social media engagement, and event coverage. The role focuses on storytelling, brand promotion, and post-event follow-up during overlapping home games. What You'll Do
- Assist the Director with media relations, website maintenance, livestreaming, game management and in-game scorekeeping, statistical reporting, photography and image management, and record keeping.
- Train, mentor, and supervise student workers.
- Collaborate with the Division of Communication, including the Digital Media team and the social media coordinator.
- Provide event coverage and follow-up reporting and promotions for Luther athletic events during overlapping home schedules. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in athletics marketing and communications at a professional or student level.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic software skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat); as well as Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge of in-game statistical programs and NCAA/statistical manuals.
- Video streaming and athletic photography experience preferred.
- Supervisory or mentorship experience with student workers.
- Ability to cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
- Flexibility to work on weekends and evenings. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $17.00 per hour.
- Full-time position on campus with duties spanning evenings and weekends during athletic seasons.