Athletics Communications Associate

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Binghamton, NY

Posted:

Aug 6, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Ref. No.:

06348

Position ID:

191180

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About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget title:  Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary:  $51,261

Primary Job Duties:

• Serve as a member of the four-person athletics communications team, which is responsible for content creation, media relations, social media, website (binghamtonbearcats.com) and gameday coverage.
• Primary media contact for women's basketball, women's volleyball, women's lacrosse and men's/women's tennis (subject to change).
• Generate content to post on all viable internal and external platforms with an emphasis on video and social media content.
• Serve as social media manager with lead role in recruiting and training student interns and guiding communications team's social media strategy.
• Assist in coverage of special events and host tournament roles as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in communications, or a related area

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop
• Broad knowledge of all sports, including rules and statistics
• Experience inputting and calling stats using Genius software for volleyball and basketball and Statcrew/Presto for lacrosse
• Experience with web content management systems, such as SIDEARM
• General knowledge of videography and photography
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work nights and weekends throughout academic year
• Experience working in a college sports information setting

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website http://www.binghamton.edu/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.  This requirement extends to employment and admission.  Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).  Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:  http://binghamton.interviewexchange.c...

Internal Applications by: 

External Applications:  open until filled.

Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter and
- Contact information for three professional references.

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.c....

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