Graduate Assistant for Creative Content

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); Sur place; USD 10 000 - 16 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Out-of-state tuition waiver

Graduate assistant stipend

Résumé du poste

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Graduate Assistant for their athletic programs, focusing on managing digital content and creating promotional materials. This position requires acceptance into a graduate program and offers a stipend of $1,000 per month, along with potential tuition waivers.

Ideal candidates will have skills in video editing and graphic design, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork to effectively engage with student-athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• Accepted into the Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management program at the University of South Carolina or USC Upstate.
• Must be accepted as a graduate student to accept the graduate assistant appointment.
• Successful background check required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record needed.

Responsabilités

• Manage digital content strategy for the department.
• Assist in daily operational tasks for social and digital strategy.
• Create social content including videos and graphics.
• Collaborate across departments to create promotional content.
• Organize student staff and photo/video equipment.
• Work nights and weekends as required.

Connaissances

Video editing

Graphic design

Camera operation

Social media management

Written communication

Oral communication

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Formation

Accepted into the Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management program

Graduate student status

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Description du poste

Job Summary

At USC Upstate, we strive to provide individualized and broad graduate assistantship experience. The overall goal of the graduate assistantship program is to gain knowledge and experience through opportunities so that upon graduation, an individual is ready to move into a full‑time position within the field of collegiate athletics administration.

Job Duties

• Manage the digital content strategy for the department while creating various types of content for the department athletic programs on multiple digital platforms.
• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy with daily operational tasks surrounding the planning, creation, and implementation of the social and digital strategy.
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy to create social content, including videos, hype videos, intro videos, interviews, graphics, and photography.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, ticketing, and development to execute strategies that create unique promotional content for programs and student‑athletes.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the annual student‑athlete awards event (April).
• Organize and manage student worker staff and photo/video equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Operations and Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy.
• Position requires ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Accepted into the Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, or any master’s program at USC Upstate.
• Must be accepted as a graduate student to accept this graduate assistant appointment.
• Successful background check.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills in video editing, graphic design, and camera operation.
• Understanding and/or desire to work with multiple social media accounts and platforms.
• Comfort with juggling multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with student‑athletes, colleagues, coaches, and supporters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

Compensation

• Stipend of $1,000 per month for a 10-month academic year (August–May), with the possibility of a summer appointment.
• Out-of-state tuition waiver, if applicable (valued at approximately $12,000 to $16,000 per year depending on how many hours the candidate attempts).
• Candidate is responsible for in-state tuition and related fees, which is approximately $10,300 to $14,000 per year depending on how many hours the candidate attempts.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.