Posting DetailsPosition Information Position Title Athletic Communications Assistant Department Athletics Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May) FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary The Athletic Communications Assistant will assist with media relations at home sporting eventsEssential Duties
- Assist with live statistics, managing social media, and handling additional game day responsibilities for all home sporting events
- Assist with photography and adding content to gogriffons.com
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment on game day
Required Qualifications
- MWSU Student
- Degree Seeking
- At least an overall 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled at least part-time (6+ hours)
- May need to qualify for Federal Work Study
Preferred Qualifications Esports, Recreation, or Sports Management majors; or a strong background in computer science, video games, or management. certification in CPR/AEDKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Familiarity with using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with photography and basic understanding to properly utilize in-game.
- Basic knowledge of social media and content creation.
Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Additional Demands
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Regular early morning, nighttime, and weekend work is required.
- Schedule will vary based on applicant's class hours.
- May be exposed to the loud noise of an audience at games.
- Incumbents may, on rare occasions, be subjected to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and bodily fluids.
Location where duties are to be performed
- Spratt Stadium Spring Sports Complex, Looney Complex
- Generally works in an office or an indoor or outdoor sports environment.
Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work Anticipate 16 hours per week.Hours may vary.Desired Start date: 9/9/2024Posting Detail Information Posting Number ST174P Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 09/03/2024 Priority Deadline 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-###-####; website)Interviews will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.