Athletic Media Specialist

Job Description

Athletic Media Specialist

Kellenberg Memorial is seeking an energetic, creative, and organized Athletic Media Specialist to grow the department's digital presence. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this individual will be responsible for telling the stories of our student-athletes and teams through engaging multimedia content while maintaining a consistent and professional brand across all athletic platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the school's athletic social media account.
Provide guidance and oversight for individual coaches' and team
accounts to ensure branding and messaging consistency.
Capture high-quality photos and videos at athletic contests,
practices, and special events.
Create engaging content, including highlight videos, reels, TikToks,
graphics, and other digital media.
Plan and execute media days for all athletic programs, including
photography and video production.
Develop and implement creative social media strategies to increase
fan engagement, student involvement and program visibility.
Coordinate the promotion of athletic events, accomplishments and
special initiatives across digital platforms.
Work collaboratively with coaches, administrators and student-
athletes to showcase the success of Kellenberg Memorial's athletic
programs.
Stay current with social media trends and emerging digital content
strategies to keep the athletics brand fresh and engaging.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public
relations, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent
professional experience.
Experience managing social media accounts for an organization,
team, or business.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro,
Lightroom, Illustrator, and After Effects) or similar creative software.
Proficiency in photography, videography, and digital content
creation.
Experience with video editing and graphic design software.
Strong knowledge of Sony camera systems and production
equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple
projects and deadlines.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and other nontraditional
hours to cover athletic events.
Ability to lift and transport photography and video equipment as
needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in athletic communications or sports
information.
Experience working in a K-12 or collegiate athletic environment.
Experience with live event coverage and livestream production.

Employment Type
Full-Time

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required for athletic events, productions, and special projects.

Compensation
$60,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please submit the following application materials:

Letter of interest outlining your qualifications and relevant
experience.
Current resume.
Three professional references.
Portfolio or links to examples of your photography, videography,
graphic design, and/or social media work.

Please submit all application materials to Tara O'Donoghue, Director of Communications, at mrsodonoghue@kellenberg.org.

About the Employer

Founded in 1987, Kellenberg Memorial High School is a Catholic, coeducational school modeled closely after the Marianist philosophy of education. Featuring a careful balance between a traditional liberal arts curriculum and the creation of an atmosphere which educates the mind and the heart, Kellenberg Memorial shepherds its students to grow in faith as disciples of Jesus Christ while preparing them for future success in their pursuit of higher education, as well as their professional and personal lives.