Athletics Communications Assistant: Live Game Coverage & Stories

University-of-Illinois-Springfiel; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking an Extra Help Athletics Communications Assistant to support UIS Athletics with in-game coverage, feature storytelling, and digital content across multiple sports. The role offers hands-on experience in athletics communications under the Assistant AD for Strategic Communication and Operations.

The position emphasizes timely, accurate storytelling, AP style consistency, and collaboration with coaches and staff, including evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely content in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and athletic events as required.

Responsibilities

• Game and Event Coverage - Assist with in-game communications coverage for UIS athletic events, including live updates, scoring information, statistics, social media content and other game-day communications needs.
• Writing and Editorial Content - Write game recaps, previews, feature stories, releases and other athletics-related content. Assist with researching, interviewing and developing feature stories highlighting UIS student-athletes, coaches, teams and programs.
• Digital and Social Media Content - Assist with creating and publishing social media content during and around athletic events. Develop short-form written content, game updates, highlights and other material for UIS Athletics social media platforms.
• Communications Operations and Processes - Assist with daily athletics communications responsibilities and departmental projects. Support the development, organization and improvement of communications processes, workflows and resources.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Social media

Interviewing

Time management

Team collaboration

AP style

Job description

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking an Extra Help Athletics Communications Assistant to support UIS Athletics with in-game coverage, feature storytelling, and digital content across multiple sports. The role offers hands-on experience in athletics communications under the Assistant AD for Strategic Communication and Operations.

The position emphasizes timely, accurate storytelling, AP style consistency, and collaboration with coaches and staff, including evenings, weekends, and