Communications Assistantship

The BIG EAST Conference is accepting applications for the position of Communications Assistant, which serves in a support capacity to the Sports Media Relations Department. The position reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner for Sports Media Relations. Assists daily with the internal and external communications efforts for the conference’s sponsored sports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Serve as the primary liaison with select Olympic sport programs, which includes producing and disseminating relevant information;
- Serve as the secondary contact for women’s basketball;
- Provide high level of service and regular interaction with member institutions’ administrators and coaching staffs, as well as local and national media;
- Assist with all aspects of media relations for 22 BIG EAST sports and championships
- Design publications for Olympic sports using desktop publishing;
- Distribute news material to local, regional and national media, as well as track and monitor media placements;
- Maintain website content for selected sports;
- Maintain historical and statistical files;
- Assist the sports media relations staff with service bureau duties for men's and women's basketball; and
- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, or relevant field.
• Excellent journalistic writing ability, with specific knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Stat Crew, and desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Previous work or volunteer experience in athletics communications, preferably in higher education environment; and/or former student-athlete experience at a member institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse constituents, including conference staff and personnel at member institutions.
• Capacity to efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.

The BIG EAST Conference encourages applications from women and traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.

A letter of application, resume, and list of references must be submitted as one document in PDF format to assistantships@bigeast.com.

All materials for consideration must be received by April 15, 2026.
Interviews may transpire prior to the deadline.
Only applicants with completed files will be considered.

It is the policy of the Conference to provide equal employment/internship opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable laws and on the basis of qualifications for the job and without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, being a victim of domestic violence or any other status protected by federal, state and local law. Compliant with NYC minimum wage regulations ($17/hour for 2026 and $17.50/hour for 2027), non-benefited.