About the Opportunity
Summary:
Under general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and in conjunction with the goals and vision of the Director of Athletics, this position supports an athletics communications program that successfully promotes Northeastern student-athletes, coaches and athletics in all appropriate venues and that increases both public participation in local, state and national recognition of Northeastern athletics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, advertising, event management or closely related field required; master's degree in a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience as a student assistant, graduate assistant or professional required, in athletic communications, communications, marketing, public relations, alumni relations or broadcasting.
- Experience in public relations and/or marketing is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and understanding of and follows all applicable NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Public and Media Relations- Will serve as the primary media contact for designated teams to promote Northeastern athletes, coaches and sports through a variety of media, advertising, promotional, public relations and marketing strategies.
- Sports Coverage and Game Management- Oversees game management, including setup, statistical reporting to meet NCAA and conference requirements, and organization and coordination of press box and media area activities.
- Online Media Presence- Monitors and updates the NUHuskies.com website with timely and accurate information, including game accounts, features, announcements and news. Effectively uses social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, to promote Northeastern athletics.
- Collaboration- Works with ticket office staff to promote ticket sales, special events and promotions. Supports the external affairs department in implementing marketing strategies. Collaborates with the video office on feature stories, content creation and broadcast preparation.
Position Type
Marketing and CommunicationsAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
107SExpected Hiring Range:
$53,615.00 - $75,728.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, advertising, event management, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience as a student assistant, graduate assistant, or professional in athletic communications, communications, marketing, public relations, alumni relations, or broadcasting
- Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience in public relations and/or marketing
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
