Based at the United States Olympic Committee’s headquarters in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, the USOC Olympic-focused communications assistantship is a year-long professional development opportunity for recent college graduates. As one of two divisional assistants (the other is Paralympic-focused), the position supports the organization’s communications operations, initiatives and publications.
The communications assistantship runs from approximately Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, and requires a 12-month commitment. In addition to applying via the USOC Career Portal, all interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, writing samples and list of three references in one .pdf document to communications@usoc.org with the subject: Olympic Communications Assistant.
The selection process involves a phone screening, a writing test and a video interview.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Produce content for internal and external publications, and TeamUSA.org/USParalympics.org
-Draft articles, press releases, media alerts and response letters
-Manage the creation and distribution of weekly Team USA Sports Scene digital newsletter
-Assist with research projects, editing and media outreach
-Monitor national and international media for relevant news, and compile daily organizational clip reports
-Support Team USA Awards nomination and voting processes, and announcements
-Provide editorial and design assistance for monthly Olympic Training Center newsletters
-Assist with the coordination of Olympic Training Center media requests, including scheduling and on-site facilitation
-Assist with media operations at local events for both the USOC and National Governing Bodies
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education:
-Recently completed (within three years) bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
-Must be within five years of receiving bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
-2-4 internships/positions in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
Skills:
-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
-Experience with Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
-Strong writing ability with demonstrated capacity to use AP style
-Familiarity with Olympic/Paralympic sport and the Olympic and Paralympic movements
-Excellent communication and human relations skills
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Hourly wage: $14.42 per hour ($30,000 annualized) based on 40 hours per week.
For more information, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/USO1001/JobBoard/bc8f4af5-0753-ca80-0a4c-4f512286e8f1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4b68fd67-c9c1-4fb0-bd7b-acba8a19687b
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