Athletics Communications & Digital Storytelling GA

Cornerstone University; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance or stipend

Hands-on experience in collegiateAthlt

Networking opportunities

Job summary

The Sports Information Graduate Assistant at Cornerstone University promotes athletics through communications, media relations, content creation, and game-day coverage while pursuing a graduate degree.

This role offers hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications, journalism, broadcasting, multimedia production, and website management within Cornerstone’s Christ-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University graduate program.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office is a plus.
• Experience with athletic statistics software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel as required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and distribution of athletic communications, including game recaps, press releases, and feature stories.
• Maintain and update athletic website content, including rosters, schedules, statistics, and historical records.
• Provide live game coverage through statistics software, live streaming, and social media platforms.
• Manage and grow the athletic department’s social media presence with engaging, timely content.
• Coordinate media relations efforts, including credentialing and press box/game day operations.
• Compile and report statistics to conference and national governing bodies.
• Design graphics and multimedia content for digital and print use.
• Assist with the production of game programs, media guides, and other publications.
• Support photography and video efforts for games, events, and promotional purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Communication skills

Social media content creation

Evenings/weekends travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Athletic statistics software

Job description

The Sports Information Graduate Assistant at Cornerstone University promotes athletics through communications, media relations, content creation, and game-day coverage while pursuing a graduate degree.

This role offers hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications, journalism, broadcasting, multimedia production, and website management within Cornerstone’s Christ-centered mission.