About this role
Job Title: Athletic Communications Assistant Department: Athletics Staff Supervisor: Lauren Moore Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.
Department Description The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking real world experience in the fast-paced environment of college athletics.
Do you want a career in sports media? Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on experience in Division I Athletics.
What would I get to do?
• Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award-winning accounts, some with over 20k followers. Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences. • Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume • Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics. Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite • Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies • Hands-on media relations experience with chance to Interview student-athletes and coaches for stories and website content • Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content. • Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for?
• Someone with a motor. Someone who is willing to work a variety of jobs. • Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule. Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends. • Someone willing to learn new skills.
Perks
• High Point University gear • Chance to travel to away games • Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department • Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume
Job Location/ Hours Required The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of social media and be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
Desired Skills:
• Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA • A willingness to learn new skills • Strong writer and/or design skills • Understanding of social media platforms