Suffolk University is seeking a graduate fellow(s) for the 2023 Spring Semester in its Sports Information Office. 

This position allows for selected candidates to gain hands–on experience in all facets of athletics communications. The selected candidate will work with the Sports Information Director to build the brand of the Suffolk University Athletic department, while promoting Suffolk athletics programs and student–athletes. 

Suffolk University is an NCAA Division III institution located in Boston’s downtown.

RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Generate press releases; event recaps, feature stories and related content    
• Develop, monitor and maintain consistent social media presence
• Maintain team information and content on websites and physical archives
• Produce publications including game programs, media guides, record books, etc.
• Assist in the coordination of all home athletic events
• Assist in special projects for the Athletic Department
• Run Suffolk Sounds; the official show (podcast) of Suffolk University Athletics
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree    
• Prospective graduate student at Suffolk University
  • Position will be dependent upon admission
  • For more information on the available graduate programs visit suffolk.edu/graduate-admission/graduate-programs
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS    

• Experience working in intercollegiate athletic department
• Experience with forms of new media, including, but not limited to website management, social media, video and mobile
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suites
• Experience with in–game statistics; StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, media and athletics staff
• Ability to work independently in a fast–paced environment requiring critical thinking, multitasking, and organization skills
• Experience with forms of new media, including, but not limited to website management, social media, video and mobile

About Suffolk University Athletics

Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation.

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