Athletics Communications Assistant (Student) - Part-Time

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

American University Athletics Digital Media Communications seeks a student for a part-time role to cover and promote athletic programs. The position requires availability for evenings and weekends, with both office hours and event work. Eligible students must hold an active Federal Work Study award and work up to 10 hours weekly.

The role updates records, maintains the athletics site, and supports in-game media efforts, providing mentorship and real-world experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Qualifications

• Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with stats at athletics competitions (tracking substitutions and game actions).
• Creating score graphics and clipping highlights for posting on social media.
• Updating in-season and end-of-season records.
• Organizing and labeling photos.
• Writing previews/recaps, student-athlete bios, and feature stories.

Education

Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award

Job description

American University Athletics Digital Media Communications seeks a student for a part-time role to cover and promote athletic programs. The position requires availability for evenings and weekends, with both office hours and event work. Eligible students must hold an active Federal Work Study award and work up to 10 hours weekly.

The role updates records, maintains the athletics site, and supports in-game media efforts, providing mentorship and real-world experience in intercollegiate athletics.