Athletics Communications GA: Live Coverage & Storytelling

Cornerstone; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Stipend

Job summary

Cornerstone University Athletics seeks a Sports Information Graduate Assistant to promote and provide visibility through athletic communications, media relations, content creation, digital storytelling, and game-day coverage while pursuing a graduate degree.

You will gain hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications, journalism, broadcasting, multimedia production, website management, and athletic administration.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Knowledge of athletic statistics and sports rules preferred
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation
• Familiarity with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and athletic statistical software is a plus
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both 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
• Serve as Christian leaders and mentors by living a gospel-centered lifestyle as Cornerstone employees
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Communication

Social media experience

Content creation

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Athletic statistics knowledge

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports management, communications, journalism

Acceptance into graduate program at Cornerstone University

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Stat software

Presto

StatCrew

NCAA LiveStats

Job description

Cornerstone University Athletics seeks a Sports Information Graduate Assistant to promote and provide visibility through athletic communications, media relations, content creation, digital storytelling, and game-day coverage while pursuing a graduate degree.

You will gain hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications, journalism, broadcasting, multimedia production, website management, and athletic administration.