The University of Pittsburgh requests applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. The individual filling this position will be a member of the department’s media relations staff and report to the Director of Athletic Communications. Requirements include experience in a collegiate or professional media relations environment; outstanding oral and written communications skills; demonstrated organizational skills; and working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and The Automated Scorebook. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as the primary media contact for Gymnastics and Swimming & Diving programs; producing media guides, game notes, news releases, and feature stories; generating feature content, video, and other unique coverage for PittsburghPanthers.com, the official website of Pitt Athletics; responding to media requests; staffing home and selected away events; supervising statistical crews and other event support personnel; facilitating Pitt’s social media outlets; compiling statistics, researching historical records for Pitt department of athletics publications and assisting the media relations staff with additional duties. This position will also have the opportunity to assist with coverage of additional programs in the fall and late spring. 

Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of related work experience.