POSITION: Communications & Marketing Assistantship
DEPARTMENT: Communications & Marketing
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Communications
STATUS: Temporary Full-Time, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in communications, media relations and/or marketing. This position is responsible for supporting the communications and marketing department with duties related to OBC programming and events, in addition to supporting the organization’s overall brand awareness initiatives.
Salary: $2260 monthly /Duration: 6.5 months /Tentative start date: Fall 2024
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide support for the coordination and distribution of information for the Capital One Orange Bowl, Orange Bowl Cares and other Orange Bowl events and programs.
- Manage and write content for Orange Bowl communication vehicles to include marketing and ticket sales emails, press releases and media advisories, newsletters and digital publications.
- Organize news clippings and media impression analytics.
- Contribute to the media operations efforts for both the Capital One Orange Bowl and AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.
· Assist in the hosting and first-class hospitality efforts of local and national media during bowl week for the Capital One Orange Bowl.
- Edit the official Capital One Orange Bowl game program and media guide.
- Provide administrative assistance for communications department, including office management, credential logistics and other areas as needed.
- Support all external communications concerning OBC programming and events.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 1 year of equivalent work experience highly preferred.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of college football strongly preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects on deadline.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in Canva, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign a plus, as well as Constant Contact or similar email distribution software.
· Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
- Should have an interest in pursuing a career in communications, marketing or journalism.
· Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
**NOTE: The OBC conducts background screening and drug testing as part of its pre-employment hiring process**
The OBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer