Athletics Staff - Athletic Communications Assistant

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High Point University gear

Chance to travel to away games

Develop closer professional relations

Real world experience and references

Job summary

High Point University is seeking an Athletic Communications Assistant to gain hands-on experience in a Division I athletics environment. The role includes day-to-day social media management, writing for HighPointPanthers.com, and creating content such as videos and graphics.

You'll learn Adobe Creative Suite, work nights and weekends as needed, and connect with professional journalists and coaches. This student internship offers real-world experience and professional references within the

Qualifications

• Must be a student seeking real-world experience in college athletics.
• Willing to work a variety of tasks including nights and weekends.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms.
• Strong writing and/or design skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day social media for High Point University athletics accounts.
• Write content for HighPointPanthers.com and edit for web publication.
• Create content for DI athletic department including videos and graphics.
• Learn and apply Adobe Creative Suite tools to produce visuals.
• Interact with professional journalists and local media for coverage.
• Input and call statistics and update website content for events.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design

Video production

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Athletic Communications Assistant
Department: Athletics
Staff Supervisor: Lauren Moore
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour
Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking real world experience in the fast-paced environment of college athletics. Do you want a career in sports media? Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands‑on experience in Division I Athletics.

What would I get to do?

• Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award‑winning accounts, some with over 20k followers.
• Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences.
• Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume.
• Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics.
• Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite.
• Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies.
• Hands‑on media relations experience with chance to interview student‑athletes and coaches for stories and website content.
• Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for?

• Someone with a motor.
• Someone who is willing to work a variety of jobs.
• Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule.
• Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends.
• Someone willing to learn new skills.

Perks

• High Point University gear
• Chance to travel to away games
• Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student‑athletes, and other members of the athletic department
• Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of social media and be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.

Desired Skills:

• Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Strong writer and/or design skills
• Understanding of social media platforms

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.