Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Guilford College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford College is seeking two Athletic Communications Graduate Assistants to support their Athletic Communications Department. This part-time position involves managing rosters, writing event previews, and creating media content. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be enrolled in a graduate program. The role offers a stipend, on-campus housing, and a meal plan, allowing for a unique professional development opportunity in a supportive community.

Benefits

On-Campus Housing

Meal Plan

Graduate Program Tuition waiver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be accepted to one of Guilford College’s graduate programs.
• Previous sports information or journalism experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of rosters and schedules for athletics programs.
• Write previews and recaps for athletic events.
• Create media content including photography and graphics.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Journalistic writing

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

StatCrew software

NCAA LiveStats

Job description

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Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Apply locations US NC Greensboro time type Part time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id JR993

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’sCore Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives ofstudents from a range of diverse backgrounds . Guilford attracts those who areseeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those whowant to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city ofGreensboro, North Carolina .

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Basic Function:

Guilford College, a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference ( ODAC ) located in Greensboro, N.C., is seeking two (2) individuals for the positions of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. Enrollment in one of Guilford College’s graduate programs is a requirement of this position.

The Graduate Assistants will assist the Athletic Communications Department in the management of rosters, schedules, statistics, and storylines for all twenty-two Guilford Athletics programs, and will assist in the creation of media content.

The Athletic Communications GAs will be an integral member of the Guilford Athletics Department regarding the planning, and implementation, of athletics content to engage supporters and promote teams and athletes. Additionally, this position will assist the department of compliance, and perform relevant duties regarding game operations and general athletics office support.

Graduate assistants will receive:

A stipend of $3,000

• On-Campus Housing
• Meal Plan
• Graduate Program Tuition waiver

Duties & Position Responsibilities:

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  Assist in the management of rosters, schedules, and statistics for all 22 Athletics programs through the NCAA and guilfordquakers.com
• Write previews, recaps, and personal interest stories for guilfordquakers.com
• Assist in the creation and management of all Guilford Athletics media, including photography, graphics, and video
• Assist in the production of live broadcasts for all home competitions
• Use social media platforms to enhance the reach of content, and engagement
• Report to the Director of Athletics, assist in the planning and execution of Athletics events
• Assist Compliance and Athletics Office upon request and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration)

• Must be accepted to one of Guilford College’s graduate programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous sports information or journalism experience is preferred. StatCrew software and Adobe Creative Suite experience is also preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• At least one year of working experience in the college or professional sports communications fields

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong journalistic writing ability and knowledge of AP style
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop & InDesign
• Experience with NCAA LiveStats (Genius Sports), Stat Crew and PrestoStats software
• Diligent and organized working habits

Work Schedule:

GA’s are expected to work 20 hours per week, for a 10 month period

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination .

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Guilford’s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world.

Guilford College is grounded in the relentless pursuit of its seven Core Values. These enduring values are the basis of the College’s mission and are guided by the Quaker testimonies. The College was founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837, and their principles are reflected in the campus culture.

Community

Diversity

Equality

Integrity

Justice

Stewardship

The campus community identified these values through a participative and inclusive process in 2003. The pursuit of these Core Values is integral to the educational experience we offer, abundantly visible in academic and co-curricular campus life.