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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Communications/Sports Information
Type
Full-Time
Location
Rosemont, Illinois

Bob Hammel Coordinator, Communications

Big Ten ConferenceFull-TimeRosemont, IL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Serve as a primary and/or secondary media and university contact for assigned sport(s), including Women's Basketball

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with local and national print, radio, and broadcast media to generate coverage

  • Draft press releases and media advisories materials

  • Manage media operations at designated Conference events, including championships, tournaments, media days, and other events as necessary

  • Assist with executing communications plans and initiatives

  • Collaborate with and assist communications professionals and information directors from all member institutions

  • Collaborate with communications and sports administration departments to select student-athlete weekly, monthly, and/or yearly awards

  • Foster a culture of inclusion to support a diverse environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

  • 2+ years of communications, public relations and/or media operations, preferably in a college athletics setting

  • Journalistic writing skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communications-related software

  • Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, especially women's basketball

  • Ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence

  • Commitment to travel, work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours

The Big Ten Conference is one of the strongest, most historic brands in all of sports. We offer a unique and dynamic workplace, along with a robust benefits package (employer-paid insurance coverages, generous retirement contribution, and much more). This position is based out of the Conference's Rosemont, IL headquarters. The Conference requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.