Graduate Assistant - Sports Communication

Location: New Concord, Ohio | Type: Part-time

About the Role

Muskingum University invites applications for a Graduate Assistant in Sports Communication. This position assists the Associate Athletic Director with all facets of the Sports Communication Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Sports Communication Office, including serving as the primary contact for assigned sports.
• Create and publish digital content for assigned sports, including written, photo, and video content.
• Help manage Muskingum’s athletic social media platforms.
• Supervise gameday statistical and video operations for home events.
• Update content, such as bios, rosters, schedules, statistics, press releases, and articles, on the University athletics webpage.
• Work with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators on the distribution of content.
• Maintain statistical and historical data.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the major functions of the position and should not be considered a complete description of the essential functions. The employee may be assigned other reasonably related duties, including special projects, by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• Acceptance or ability to be accepted into Muskingum University Graduate Program.
• Ability to follow the NCAA Division III philosophy and OAC and Muskingum guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate and participate as an active member of the athletic department and the University community.
• Good organizational and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a sports information or sports communications office.
• A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• A working knowledge of stat programs (StatCrew, Presto Sports, NCAA Live Stats).

About Muskingum University

Muskingum University, founded in 1837, is located on a scenic 225-acre campus in east central Ohio, approximately 70 miles from Columbus in the village of New Concord. Muskingum is a comprehensive university in the liberal arts tradition, offering 47 undergraduate majors, Master of Art in Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees, and a Master's Degree in Information Strategies, Systems and Technology. The combined undergraduate, adult, and graduate enrollment is approximately 2,200.