Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations, the Media Relations Assistant will work with several Towson teams for athletics communications. This individual will serve as a member of the external leadership team and will assist in all aspects of the department's verbal, written, video and internet-based communication. The Media Relations Assistant will also serve as the primary contact for coverage for assigned sports, assist with game day duties at athletic events, and aid in creating content and developing initiatives in new/social media and multimedia for the department's website and social media. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in social media platforms, primarily Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Ability to create press releases and deliver quickly in a professional manner
• Working knowledge of statistical programs used by the NCAA, including Statcrew and Genius Sports
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

About Towson University

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 22,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

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