Marketing & Communications Associate

OVERVIEW

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate that will have a variety of duties in both units including social media management/graphic production, serving as a primary contact for a sport(s) and assisting with gameday operations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●      Create social media content for different sports, marketing outreach

●      Serve as the main communications contact for sport(s) as designated

●      Write game recaps, previews, and press releases

●      Game day marketing duties as assigned

●      Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

●      Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

●      Experience in a collegiate athletic department or setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

●      Experience in all platforms of social media management

●      Experience writing press releases

●      Ability to fill a variety of game day roles

●      Proficient in Microsoft Office/Adobe Creative Suite

●      Video/photography skills a plus

●      Ability to work nights and weekends

●      Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented fast paced environment

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to Brandy Dixon, Associate Athletics Director for Marketing at bmsweeden@ualr.edu