Sports Media and Communication Graduate Assistant - SSMCGA

Drake University•Winnipeg, MB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Media and Communication Graduate Assistant serves as a liaison between the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the University’s NCAA Division I Athletics Department. This position is designed to provide professional experience for a graduate student while also supporting student success, experiential learning opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that connect academic programs with Drake Athletics. The Graduate Assistant will help cultivate meaningful partnerships that enhance student learning, career preparation, and engagement in sports media, strategic communication, sports journalism, sports broadcasting, and digital content creation.

Requirements

Admission to and enrollment in a Drake University graduate degree program.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, public relations, strategic communication, sports management, media production, or a related field.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.
Interest in sports media, athletics communications, athletics productions, and student development.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in collegiate athletics, sports media, journalism, broadcasting, strategic communication, marketing, or public relations.
Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate students.
Familiarity with NCAA athletics and collegiate sports communication environments.
Experience with social media, digital content creation, video production, or event coordination.

Responsibilities

Identify and coordinate opportunities for student involvement in athletics-related communication, media production, content creation, marketing, broadcasting, and public relations activities.
Serve as a mentor and resource for undergraduate students pursuing sports media and communication careers.
Assist students in identifying experiential learning opportunities within Drake Athletics.
Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for sports media and communication majors.
Facilitate networking opportunities between students, alumni, Athletics personnel, and industry professionals.
Coordinate workshops, panels, and professional development events focused on careers in sports media and communication.
Support communication and project coordination between SJMC faculty and staff, Athletics staff, and students.
Promote sports media and communication opportunities through digital communication channels and outreach efforts.
Help maintain relationships with alumni and industry partners working in sports media and communication fields.
Track student participation and outcomes associated with athletics-based experiential learning opportunities.
Collect and analyze data related to student engagement, experiential learning participation, and partnership effectiveness, and assist with the creation of reports, presentations, and promotional materials highlighting partnership outcomes and student achievements.