Career Center
Ithaca, New York
Alexandria, VA
Los Altos, California
Posted: 02-Mar-23
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 514774
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of promotions and game entertainment at K-State Athletics events, with an emphasis on increasing revenue, raising attendance, and enhancing promotions to maximize the fan experience. Assistants have direct oversight over the development, coordination, and implementation of fan experience and marketing plans for assigned sports and initiatives.
Other opportunities and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Assuming responsibility for all in-game marketing and promotions associated with assigned events, such as the production of run of show timelines and public-address scripts, organization of in-venue entertainment and time-out coordination with band, cheer and dance, as well as activation of sponsorships.
• Developing and implementing student marketing plans with strategies to increase and maintain high levels of student involvement and attendance. Developing marketing materials and ancillary content for use on social media platforms and digital signage. Coordinating in-game elements including anthem singers, halftime acts and timeout entertainment. Coordinating K-State’s presence at community events and grassroots fan initiatives.
• Providing leadership in overseeing a staff of undergraduate interns while assisting the Fan Experience and Sales team with marketing K-State’s sport programs.
• Managing the Junior Wildcat Kids Club. Coordinating K-State’s presence at community events and grassroots fan initiatives.
Why Join Us:
Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.
For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com
For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, sports marketing or related field
- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator)
- Two years experience working in a collegiate athletic marketing office
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume which must contain three professional references with contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until filled.
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| In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee. If position is in development, business office or ticket office, the background screen will include a credit check.
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