Public Relations and Communications Assistant

Full Time Job
This is full-time 7 month position (March- September)

Description and Essential Duties

The primary responsibility of the communications assistant is to:
• Assist with research, writing and editing of game notes, press releases, nominations for best player week/month promotional materials and more
• Assist with writing and disseminating postgame notes to media, opposing team and Liberty executives
• Build, execute and recap PR plans for on and off court initiatives
• Monitor and track media stories
• Assist with proactively pitching stories to media about on and off court initiatives, including team, individual players and executives
• Assist with organization's media monitoring efforts
• Under the direction of the Director of Communications, respond to media inquiries in a timely manner
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills
, Experience and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you will possess the following skills and abilities:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, English or related field preferred
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of AP style
• Experience with sports writing, research, feature writing, editing and transcription
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
• Ability to be flexible and reliable
• Ability to present self in professional manner and interact with all levels of the organization and stakeholders
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Skills
, Experience and Abilities
• Video editing ability
• Previous experience using WordPress
• Previous experience at a PR agency