• Athletic Communications Professional

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Athletic Communications Professional

    Posting Summary

    Assist in creating original content for CatamounTV including game/meet highlights, press conferences, mic’d up features and previews. Assist in the coordination of over 100 live ESPN+ broadcasts of all Vermont home basketball and hockey games and select soccer and lacrosse games. Duties include production, camera work, preparing talent and building broadcast graphics that fit ESPN broadcast standards.

     

    Work in concert with various administrators, coaching staffs, athletic marketing, ticket personnel, Vermont Sport Properties and other constituents on and off campus to promote and produce creative content that enhances UVM Athletics As a member of Athletics External team manage and develop content for department’s 13 social media accounts. Duties to include interacting with fans, alumni and other constituents on social media. Provide multimedia content and on-site support for UVM Athletics Special Events including the Hall of Fame Dinner, Rally Awards and Postseason Team Celebrations.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, proficiency in digital media environments and two to three years’ experience in video production required. Effective computer skills along with proficiency with software to support area needs and HTML . Effective writing and communication skills and a working knowledge of and interest in athletics required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience with Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Premiere, Ross XPression Graphics Systems, Tricaster Workflow & ESPN+ Broadcast Procedures are desirable.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $47,000 - $49,000 at 11 months (annually $51,273 - $53,455)

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 10/07/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Communcations Generalist PC2 X

     

    Posting Number S5772PO

     

    Department Athletics/30500

     

    Position Number 00024218

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.00

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 11

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    Optional Documents

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Other Document (1)