About this role
Job Title Student Worker: Athletic Communications Assistant
Agency East Texas A&M University
Department Athletics
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location Commerce, Texas
Job Type Student Worker
Job Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.
• Use the Upload button to add each document. • You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. • All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. • Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please provide the following documents:
• Cover Letter • Resume/CV Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.StudentHiring@etamu.edu
Position Summary
The Athletic Communications Student Assistant provides support for all athletic communications and game day operations functions for East Texas A&M Athletics. This position assists with statistical operations, live event coverage, digital broadcasts, media relations support, and game day communications responsibilities. The student worker plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of game information to fans, media, conference offices, and the NCAA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Game Day Operations
• • Assist with setup and operation of game day communications equipment. • • Operate NCAA Live Stats and other official statistics software during athletic contests. • • Serve as scorekeeper, statistician, spotter, or stat caller as assigned. • • Assist with ESPN+ broadcasts, including graphics, scorebug operation, stat integration, and production support. • • Support livestream operations for home athletic events. • • Assist with maintaining official game records and statistics. • • Coordinate distribution of game notes, statistics, and postgame reports to media and visiting teams. • • Help monitor game operations from a communications perspective to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA reporting requirements.
Athletic Communications Support
• • Compile and verify statistics for athletic contests. • • Assist with updating athletic department websites and digital platforms. • • Support social media coverage during home events. • • Assist with photography, videography, and content collection for athletic communications purposes. • • Help prepare game notes, media guides, and other publications. • • Assist with archival and historical record maintenance. • • Support special events, media days, and championship hosting responsibilities.
Administrative Responsibilities
• • Attend required training sessions and staff meetings. • • Maintain professionalism when interacting with coaches, student-athletes, officials, media representatives, and fans. • • Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines. • • Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications staff.
Qualifications
• • Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing. • • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure. • • Ability to learn statistical software, livestreaming platforms, and communications technology. • • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by athletic event schedules. • • Interest in sports communications, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, or athletic administration preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
• • Experience with NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew, Genius Sports, or similar statistical software. • • Experience with ESPN+ productions or video broadcasting. • • Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation. • • Knowledge of collegiate athletics and NCAA sports.
Physical Requirements
• • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during athletic events. • • Ability to lift and transport communications equipment up to 25 pounds. • • Ability to work in outdoor and indoor athletic venues under varying weather conditions.
Learning Outcomes Students serving in this role will gain hands-on experience in:
• • NCAA statistical reporting • • Sports broadcasting and production • • Media relations • • Event operations • • Digital content creation • • Athletic communications administration • • Professional communication and leadership development
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.