Graduate Assistant - Sports Information

Shorter University • Rome, GA

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About The Position

Shorter University Athletic Department, located in Rome, GA, is currently seeking applicants for a Sports Information Graduate Assistant position. Shorter is a proud member of the Gulf South Conference and sponsors 19 varsity sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level. The program is designed to provide each participant with a holistic and valuable practical experience in athletic operations and administration at the collegiate level, specifically in the area of media relations/sports information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and acceptance/enrollment in a graduate program at Shorter.
• GAs must make a minimum work commitment of 18 to 24 months to Shorter, depending on the master's program and hours allowed each semester.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with NCAA LiveStats, PrestoSports stats, Production Truck, FloSports, and website management applications through Sidearm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Sports Information office and Game Day Operations efforts.
• Write press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for assigned sports.
• Assist with event management and game operations/setup.
• Serve as a contact for select Shorter University programs while aiding in the coverage of other in-season teams.
• Conduct all aspects of pre-game, in-game, and post-game coverage for assigned contests.
• Promote Shorter Athletics through social media outlets, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Interact with local and national media outlets.
• Keep in-game statistics with NCAA LiveStats/PrestoSports scoring software and maintain historical records of assigned teams.
• Produce game notes, previews, and select publications.
• Use Sidearm Sports Software to update the athletics website.
• Evening and weekend work is required.

Benefits

• 30-33 hours of tuition remission for graduate courses only, subject to the Graduate Assistantship Guidelines of the University.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree