Creative Content Graduate Assistant FA26

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-State Tuition

Tuition stipend per semester

Paid stipend per semester

Job summary

Winthrop University seeks a graduate content GA for 2026-27 and 2027-28 to gain hands-on experience in intercollegiate sports media.

You will support videography, photography, graphic design, and social media, assisting the Director of Video Production & Creative Content and collaborating with campus communications teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must be accepted into a graduate program.
• Experience with cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony and/or Canon).
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite Programs, specifically Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator
• Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience with photo, video, graphic design, and/or social media within college sports.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and interact with student-athletes, colleagues, coaches, and student workers.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Video Production & Creative Content in workflow, production and management of game days.
• Manage social media and creative content efforts with Winthrop Creative Content including in-game and studio photography, videography, graphics, hype videos, media days, official visits, and sponsorship fulfillments.
• Collaborates with Communications, Marketing, Ticketing, and Development on social media content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Organization

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program admission

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Illustrator

Social media tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Purpose

Winthrop Athletics is seeking one graduate assistant for the 2026-27 & 2027-28 academic years. This position will allow the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in the intercollegiate industry. The selected candidate will assist Winthrop Athletics in helping maintain and grow its brand through videography, social media, photography, and graphic design.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Video Production & Creative Content in workflow, production and management of game days
• Manage the social media and creative content efforts working with Winthrop Creative Content including but not limited to in-game and studio photography, videography, graphics, hype videos, media days, official visits, and sponsorship fulfillments.
• Collaborates with Communications, Marketing, Ticketing, and Development on social media content
• Other duties as assigned

-Compensation:

The Creative Content GA will receive In-State Tuition along with a $3,500 tuition stipend (per semester). Additionally, this position will be paid $3,500 per semester. No Housing or Meal Plans included.

Qualifications

-Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field).
• Must be accepted into a graduate program at Winthrop University.
• Experience with cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony and/or Canon).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Suite Programs, specifically Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator
• Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience with photo, video, graphic design, and/or social media within college sports.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and interact with student-athletes, colleagues, coaches, and student workers.

-Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of studio lighting and photography/videography
• Social media management experience, sports preferred but not required

Supplemental Questions

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