Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Media Relations

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Montevallo is seeking a Graduate Assistant I in Athletic Media Relations to support home events and publicize UM athletics across print, video, photo, and digital media. You will work 20 hours per week (variable hours) as a part-time, temporary student appointment.

The role involves creating content for social media, assisting during games, and producing game recaps and athlete features while supervising student workers and maintaining digital assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in UM graduate degree program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) and content tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute original text, photo, and video content for website and social media platforms.
• Work at home athletic events (setup, statistics, public address, content).
• Write press releases & feature student-athletes; serve as secondary media contact.
• Supervise student-workers and interns; oversee scheduling and content planning.
• Manage digital media assets and content scheduling across platforms.
• Assist with Media Days, content shoots, and special events.
• Support day-to-day office duties including website maintenance and records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Social media proficiency

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Creative content strategy

Self-motivated

Role model behavior

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Enrollment in UM graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Media Relations

Rate of Pay $12.00 hourly

FLSA Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 20 hours per week/variable hours

Employment Status Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type Graduate Assistant

General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the Athletic Media Relations office with home athletic events and publicizing UM athletic events through print, video, photo, social media and various digital media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Contribute original text, photo, and video content for website and social media platforms (e.g., departmental Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website).
• Work in an official capacity at home athletic events (e.g., operating scoreboards, compiling statistics, public address, creative content)
• Write press releases featuring game recaps, individual awards and recognition, and student-athlete profiles as assigned. Serve as the secondary media relations contact for assigned sports.
• Assist in the supervision of student-workers and interns. Manage creative content student-workers/interns directly and oversee scheduling.
• Manage and organize all digital media assets, using Flickr.
• Assist in creative content planning and development. Suggest content idea and social media ideas.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Media Days and various content shoots.
• Assist with special events as assigned.
• Assist with day-to-day office duties including, website maintenance, digital programs, record keeping/updates, etc.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in a UM graduate degree program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication and grammar skills. (Written and verbal.)
• Possess proficiency with social media platforms. (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Possess proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Possess proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proficient in creative content strategies and skills. (Shoot planning, video, photo, editing etc.)
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/19/2026

Open Date 07/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.