Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communication

Duties/Responsibilities

• Help coordinate all aspects of publicity efforts for all 22 of Concordia Chicago sports, including but not limited to in-game and historical statistics, preparation and dissemination of information to the media and promotion of student-athletes and coaches to media and for postseason and weekly awards.
• Assist with the interns and student workers -- will be responsible for scheduling student workers.
• Maintain the athletic website with pre and post-game stories, stats, records, etc.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of department social media strategy and campaigns to increase publicity and event attendance.
• Help maintain historical records and archives to produce content on alumni and past teams.
• Assist with digital creation for teams including but not limited to recruit photoshoots, media day photoshoots, and editing and creating graphics.
• Help to set up and start the live streaming software as well as in-game production as needed.
• Be the official statistician and/or broadcaster for at least one team per season.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications Director, Assistant Athletic Communications Director, Director of Athletics or Assistant Director of Athletics.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working in a collegiate or professional athletic communications office.
• Experience with in-game statistical software (Genius & Presto/StatCrew) and new media applications (Instagram, X, etc).
• Basic computer applications proficiency.
• Proficiency in writing and interviewing.
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and Photoshop is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Application Information

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago.