Details

Posted: 22-Aug-25

Location: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Salary: $51,971

Categories:

Operations Operations - Sports Information

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 8158

East Stroudsburg University is hiring an Athletics Communications Assistant! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

As the Athletics Communications Assistant, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable covering various Athletics developments through game day coverage, game day programs, news releases, and media relations. You will be an active member of the Athletics Team and will work closely with the Coordinator of Athletic Communications in the daily management of the athletics website, social media, and statistics collection. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your communications, public relations, or sports management background and marketing skillset while collaborating with various departments to promote and enhance the ESU Athletics image. To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented, have strong pivoting skills between tasks, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Athletics Communications Assistant. This position requires travel up to 20% for events or activities dictated by the policy of ESU, PSAC, or the NCAA. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU Enrollment Services operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties) Responsible for promoting and enhancing the image of East Stroudsburg University and ESU Athletics among the major stakeholders. Working with the Coordinator of Athletics Communications in the day-to-day operation of the sports information office, including coverage of all 22 varsity sports. Coordinating the layout, graphic design and production of all athletics publications. Working with the Athletics Department and Office of University Relations staff to develop, maintain, and advance the athletic department’s brand identity. Assisting the Coordinator of Athletics Communications with the management of ESU Athletics’ social media platforms. Creating unique social media content with a focus on in-game and in-venue interaction with potential to integrate sponsored elements. Assisting in production of audio and video webcasting strategy, including the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Network broadcasts. Preparing news releases and feature stories for distribution to local news media and posting on the ESU athletics website. Responding to media requests for specific news articles, including information and photography requests in the absence of or as assigned by the Coordinator of Athletics Communications. What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or marketing, sport management or a related field. Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Proficiency with Stat-Crew and live stats. Experience using SIDEARM (website content manager) platform is preferred. Professional experience executing social and digital media strategy. Experience coordinating video marketing and/or webcasting efforts. Knowledge on organization promotion. Ability to compile/archive and maintain statistics. Valid Drivers License. Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions. Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required. What We Offer

Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave

Salary: $51,971 annually

Living by the Warrior Code:

Accountable for One's Actions Committed to Self-Growth Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good Positive, Honest, and Loyal Respectful of the Environment and Community Dedicated to Empowering Others And yes, legal made us spell this out…

Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania prides itself on placing students first and on its commitment to student success. With 57 bachelor’s, 21 master’s and two doctoral degree programs, students can select a major that best suits their professional aspirations. Enrollment at the University includes more than 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students representing 26 states and 19 foreign countries. The University has numerous agreements with various local, regional and national businesses for internship opportunities. In addition, study abroad locations are available on 6 continents. ESU’s "students first" philosophy is demonstrated by being the first public university in Pennsylvania to offer a guaranteed tuition program. The Warrior Promise guarantees all new degree-seeking undergraduates on ESU’s main campus a constant tuition rate for the next four years, or eight semesters. In addition, the University offers exciting opportunities to experience and study additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the University’s Stratasys Super lab, one of the first three in the world to have a multi-medium, multi-color Stratasys J750 3D printer; engage in wildlife forensic work and t...ick testing in the Northeast Wildlife DNA Lab; or take business, marketing and finance experiences to new heights with ESU’s Bloomberg Lab equipped with the world’s most powerful real-time business software package. Students can become “game-changing” entrepreneurs with the support of ESU’s Business Accelerator Program and participation in the State System Student Business Plan Competition, while those with a passion for exploration can reach for the stars and discover nature’s wonders in the Schisler Museum of Wildlife and Natural History and McMunn Planetarium. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provide convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun. Skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing, climbing, snowshoeing and just about any other outdoor activity is available within a few miles of the campus. Established in 1893, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was founded as a Normal School. The institution changed its name in 1927 to East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and again in 1960 to East Stroudsburg State College to reflect the addition of liberal arts and science curriculums. When the legislature created the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education in 1983, the institution became a university. ESU is one of the 14 State-owned institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. ESU strives to create an environment where every student can live, learn, grow, and achieve. Benefits of working at ESU As an ESU employee, there are wide ranges of benefits available to our full and part-time employees. Health benefits available include medical, RX, dental, vision, and hearing plans. We offer retirement planning, paid holidays for most positions, and paid time off packages. Employee discounts are available to multiple retailers and organizations in the area. We also offer employee counseling through an employee assistance program for emotional, financial, and legal wellness. For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Human Resource Management site - ESU HR Management Accreditations •The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools •The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). All education programs offered by East Stroudsburg University are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. •The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs. •The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management. •The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In addition, the program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. •The Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). •The Recreation and Leisure Services program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. •The Speech-Language Pathology program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The University encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups, including women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and is an AA/EEO employer. East Stroudsburg University is interested in hiring employees who have extensive experience with diverse populations. To learn more about diversity at ESU and in our community, visit our website at www.esu.edu/about/offices/diversity_equal_opportunity/index.cfm. East Stroudsburg University (ESU) has made a commitment to ensure the safety of its students, employees and visitors. The annual security and fire safety compliance document is available on the ESU website here: https://www.esu.edu/university_police/index.cfm If you would like to receive a paper copy of the "East Stroudsburg University Police Annual Clery Crime and Fire Statistics Publication" which contains this information, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (570) 422-3064. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by ESU; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. Show more Show less Connections working at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21607387/athletics-communications-assistant Return to Search Results