Graduate Assistant (Athletics Communications)

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Posted Date: Feb 20, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $1,557/month
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Position Details

The Ole Miss Athletics Communications Department is seeking one (1) graduate assistant for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. This unique position allows for the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in the intercollegiate sports industry while assisting Ole Miss Athletics in growing its brand and telling the stories of its student athletes. The selected candidate will serve alongside marketing and creative directors on external teams, which will develop, implement and evaluate communications and promotional plans for select sports.

Responsibilities will consist of assisting in all aspects of the athletics communications department including, but not limited to the following:
• Serve as a media contact for at least one sport, which could include men's or women's golf, men's or women's tennis, rifle, or other sport
• Serve as secondary contact for another sport, which could include men's or women's basketball, softball, baseball or other sport
• Generate press releases, event recaps, feature stories and related content
• Develop, monitor and maintain consistent social media presence
• Maintain team information and content on websites and physical archives
• Produce publications, including media guides, game programs, etc.
• Report information to the NCAA and SEC

Department History

University of Mississippi Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Kyle Campbell

Associate A.D. for Brand Strategy - FB, Athletics

Shane Sanford

Assistant A.D. for Broadcast Services

Brad Sheffield

Director for Communications - FB, WGolf

Alex Sims

Associate Director of Digital Strategy

Tyler Wooten

Associate Director for Communications - WBB, T&F/XC

Kyle Birnbrauer

Assistant Director of Communications - BSB, SOC

Alex McKeon

Assistant Director of Communications - SB, VB, Rifle Oversight

Mike Swartz

Assistant Director of Communications - MBB

University of Mississippi Marketing 2024–2025

Person Role

Kyle Bruce

Departing
Senior Associate A.D. for Strategic Engagement

Matt Smith

Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Fan Experience - FB, MBB, Golf

Seth Austin

Associate Director of Digital Content

Aaron Howard

Departing
Assistant Director for Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, WBB, SB

David Weston

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Katie Bernard

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, SB, WGOLF

University of Mississippi Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Kyle Campbell

Associate A.D. for Brand Strategy - FB, Athletics

Shane Sanford

Assistant AD for Broadcast Services

Brad Sheffield

Director for Communications - FB, WGolf

Alex Sims

Associate Director of Digital Strategy

Tyler Wooten

Associate Director for Communications - WBB, T&F/XC

Kyle Birnbrauer

Assistant Director of Communications - BSB, SOC

Madeline Marshall

Assistant Director of Communications - WBB, MGolf

Connor Allen

Assistant Director of Communications - VB, SB, Rifle, Spirit

University of Mississippi Marketing 2023–2024

Person Role

Kyle Bruce

Senior Associate A.D. for Strategic Engagement

Matt Smith

Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Fan Experience - FB, MBB, Golf

Seth Austin

Associate Director of Digital Content

Aaron Howard

Assistant Director for Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, WBB, SB

David Weston

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Katie Bernard

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, SB, WGOLF

University of Mississippi Communications 2022–2023

Person Role

Kyle Campbell

Associate A.D. for Brand Strategy - FB, Athletics

Shane Sanford

Assistant AD for Broadcast Services

Brad Sheffield

Director for Communications - FB, WGolf

Alex Sims

Associate Director of Digital Strategy

Tyler Wooten

Associate Director for Communications - WBB, T&F/XC

Kyle Birnbrauer

Assistant Director of Communications - BSB, SOC

Madeline Marshall

Assistant Director of Communications - WBB, MGolf

Connor Allen

Assistant Director of Communications - VB, SB, Rifle, Spirit

University of Mississippi Marketing 2022–2023

Person Role

Paris Buchanan

Assistant A.D. for Marketing and Fan Experience - FB, MBB

Matt Smith

Associate Director for Marketing and Fan Experience - MBB, VB

Janice Rubbert

Associate Director of Digital Marketing

Seth Austin

Associate Director of Digital Content

Aaron Howard

Assistant Director for Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, WBB, SB

Katie Bernard

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience - SOC, SB, WGOLF

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