Student Athletics Communications & Content Creator

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Morehouse College is seeking a Student Athletics Communications Assistant to support game day coverage, content creation, and communications tasks on campus. The role involves in-game updates, postgame interviews, and archiving athletic materials, while offering opportunities to work with Canva and Adobe tools for graphics and clips.

As a current Morehouse student, you will craft previews and spotlights, manage social channels, and help showcase Black excellence in athletics during fall and

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in good academic standing.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and throughout athletic seasons.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors or in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Run live game day coverage, manage in-game updates.
• Assist with media check-in, press box setup, and postgame interviews.
• Coordinate postgame press releases and coach/player interviews.
• Write game previews, recaps, and athlete spotlights.
• Capture photos and video clips for social media and archives.
• Help manage Morehouse Athletics social media accounts.
• Create graphics and highlight reels using Canva or Adobe tools.
• Archive game files, rosters, and historical data for records.
• Assist in updating bios, schedules, and honors on the athletics site.
• Help organize credentialing and media requests.
• Contribute to campaigns highlighting student‑athlete achievements.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Evenings/weekends

Education

Enrolled student (on-campus)

Tools

Canva

Adobe suite

Social media platforms

Job description

Student Athletics Communications Assistant

Position Title Student Athletics Communications Assistant

Purpose or role of this position at Morehouse

• Establishes and maintains files and records
• Coordinates and schedules meetings, appointments and special events
• May assist in coordinating and implementing various programs or functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Game Day Coverage

• Help run live scoring and manage in-game updates
• Assist with media check-in, press box setup, and postgame interviews
• Coordinate postgame press releases and coach/player interviews

Content Creation

• Write game previews, recaps, and athlete spotlights
• Capture photos and video clips for social media and archives
• Help manage Morehouse Athletics social media accounts
• Create graphics and highlight reels using Canva or Adobe tools

Communications Support

• Archive game files, rosters, and historical data for institutional records
• Assist in updating bios, schedules, and honors on the athletics website
• Help organize credentialing and media requests
• Contribute to campaigns that highlight student-athlete achievements, honors, and milestones

Who We’re Looking For

• Current Morehouse student (any major welcome!)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends during games
• Passion for sports, storytelling, and HBCU excellence
• Experience with Canva, Adobe, or social media platforms is a plus
• Know your way around NCAA stats or want to learn
• Have a creative eye for photography or video
• Care deeply about amplifying Black excellence in athletics

Position Description

Position Description Work-Study

Office Location

Office Location On Campus

Position Accessibility

Position Accessibility In the office

Position Availability

Position Availability Fall, Spring

Select the days that are available for students to work and put the hours that are available for students to work (examples 9am-5pm, 9am-12pm & 4pm-6pm)

General Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled student in good academic standing
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and throughout athletic seasons
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a welcoming demeanor
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors or in fast-paced environments

Specific Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scoreboard systems or event logistics
• Understanding of HBCU athletic traditions and institutional protocols
• Interest in sports management, communications, or hospitality

Position Classification & Hourly Pay Rate

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Copy of Official Drivers License

Copy of Official State ID

Copy of Official Passport/Visa Card front and back of card

Social Security Card