Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Communications

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Job Title

Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Communications

Department

Athletics

Rate of Pay

$12.00 hourly

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

Employment Status

Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Graduate Assistant

General Description

Assist the Sports Information Department with home athletic events and publicizing UM athletic events through print, video, and social media. This position starts when classes begin in August, 2024.

Essential Job Duties

1. Contribute original text, photo, and video content for website and social media platforms (e.g., departmental Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website).

2. Work in an official capacity at home athletic events (e.g., operating scoreboards, compiling statistics, public address).

3. Film and edit highlight clips and interviews with coaches and student-athletes to provide video content for website and social media.

4. Write press releases featuring game recaps, individual awards and recognition, and student-athlete profiles.

5. Create infographics highlighting story lines and statistics from athletic events.

6. Interview recent athletic alumni and contribute text, photo, and video content for website and social media.

7. Suggest social media postings from home athletic events.

8. Review social media postings concerning athletics and suggest the possibility of sharing content.

9. Monitor and update the Sports Information Department’s social media accounts.

10. Develop new ideas and research best practices for public relations and social media initiatives useful to Sports Information.

11. Assist with the planning of special events in the Athletic Department.

12. Update the athletic alumni database.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and admission into the

EXNS

graduate program

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Must have excellent communication and grammar skills. (Written and verbal.)

2. Possess proficiency with social media platforms. (Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.)

3. Must be available to attend sports events in order to cover for media.

4. Be self-directed and motivated.

5. Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.

6. Detail-oriented and organized.

Preferred Major

EXNS

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

None Required

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

08/20/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

Diversity Statement

EEO Statement

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Application

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