Athletics Communications Assistant

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics is seeking candidates for the Communications Assistant seasonal position. The successful candidate will assist in the social media, content, and game day needs of assigned varsity sports. This position will serve as the primary contact for select sports and assist with the day-to-day operations of the athletic communications office.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with content and social media efforts for position’s primary and secondary sport assignments.

• Assist with game day coverage of position’s primary and secondary sport assignments including but not limited to managing social accounts, the keeping of statistics, and the posting of pre, post, and in-game content.

• Write press releases to appear on BrownBears.com.

• Maintain daily internal and external communications for primary sport assignments.

• Perform additional duties and assist with other projects as assigned.

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Assist with in-office tasks including but not limited to sorting/archiving photos, producing game notes,
  writing press releases, and updating record books

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Interest in collegiate athletics, athletic administration, or communications and social media.

• Familiarity with social platforms, specifically Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere.

• Familiarity with DSLR cameras, Canon preferred.

• Strong understanding of a wide range of sports, their rules and statistics.

• Strong writing skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-28

Job Posting Title:

Athletics Communications Assistant

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 5

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.