Student: Athletics Communications Assistant (Sports Information), 2026-27

Augsburg University•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Athletic Communications team during home events by helping run live broadcasts, in-game statistics, digital content, and game operations. This is a great role for students interested in sports media, production, journalism, or marketing.

Requirements

Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg
Must be work study-eligible
Dependable, punctual, and professional
Able to take direction and follow run-of-show
Comfortable with technology
Quick learner
Attentive to detail under pressure
Clear communicator
Strong teammate with a customer-service mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew, Daktronics, Production Truck/OBS, or TriCaster
Photo/video skills
Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
Website CMS familiarity (e.g., SIDEARM)
Writing/editing (AP style)
Basic graphic design
Commitment to inclusive storytelling and accessibility standards

Responsibilities

Operate broadcast cameras (fixed/roaming), tripods, and intercoms
Run the streaming software, graphics, and score bug
Monitor audio levels; cue reads/replays; troubleshoot basic A/V issues
Operate video board/scoreboard
Enter live stats using NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew; assist with official scoring
Verify rosters, pronunciations, positions; distribute box scores and postgame files
Capture short-form video and photos for social and highlights
Clip and upload key plays; write quick captions/recaps (follow AP style)
Update event pages/rosters on the athletics website (e.g., SIDEARM)
Post final scores, recaps, and notes; assist with basic graphics (Canva/Adobe)
Help with media/photographer check-in and credentialing
Pre-event setup of cameras, cables, headsets, computers, and signage
Post-event tear down; inventory, sanitize, and store equipment