Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Contribute to the University Marketing & Communication's staff's mission of promoting Longwood University and engaging constituents, including as a media contact for Longwood athletics programs
• Generate feature stories, video and other unique coverage and content in both traditional mediums and social media
• Produce press releases and other media content for Longwood University media channels, including LongwoodLancers.com, Longwood.edu, Longwood Magazine and social media
• Expand Longwood's reach to local and national media markets by coordinating media requests and pitching story ideas to relevant publications and outlets
• Staff home and selected away events
• Maintain historical records
• Assist the university marketing and athletics communications staffs with additional duties

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related combination of training and work experience
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, Microsoft Office, The Automated Scorebook and NCAA Genius
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as meet time sensitive deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift 25 lbs., unassisted

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary wage position limited to an average of 15 to 20 hours per week and 1500 hours maximum per work year, a combination of working remotely and in the CVW offices on the Longwood University campus. Pay band 3. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.  You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application.  If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA

Application Instruction:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 8/30/2023. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents you wish to include with your application materials.