AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE
Multimedia Assistant
The America East Conference is seeking applicants for the position of Multimedia Assistant, an appointment that
runs until June 30, 2016. America East is an NCAA Division I conference composed of nine member institutions
with headquarters in Boston, Mass.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Director of Video & Creative Services in all video production efforts, including writing and
developing segments for the bi-weekly #AEReport.
• Assist with monitoring and producing content for AmericaEast.com, AmericaEast.TV and the conference’s
social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google+).
• Utilize the IQ Media platform to gather media clips and distribute to America East staff on daily basis.
• Serve as the primary media relations contact for select sports with responsibilities that include, but are not
limited to, working as the primary liaison with media relations contacts; writing press releases; championship
preparation and coverage; and administering athletic (regular season and postseason) and academic awards
programs in those sports.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department, including but not limited to, compiling
schedules for conference website; updating record books; and compiling data.
• Assist in the general support and coordination of championships.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A strong knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, intercollegiate athletics and communications required.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and organization skills required.
• Previous video experience, including shooting and editing video, required.
• Knowledge of computer applications and software including Microsoft Office, Stat Crew, Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Premier, AfterEffects) and Final Cut Pro preferred.
• Previous experience working in a college athletics communications or professional sports media relations
office preferred.
Salary: $2,500 monthly plus benefits (e.g., medical, dental, health club).
Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested
applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (as a PDF document) to the
America East Conference via email ([email protected]). Please include links to at least two finished
video samples or a link to a professional website that includes work samples. Applications with any of the
requested pieces above missing will not be considered. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.