Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Mercer University is accepting applications for an Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant position for the 2025-26 academic year. Located in Macon, Ga., Mercer is a full member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) and sponsors 17 Division I sports.                   

Responsibilities include, but are not confined to: Serving as the primary media contact for at least three sports (men’s soccer, men’s golf and baseball). Ensuring MercerBears.com and all assigned sports platforms are up-to-date in a timely manner for fans and media. Producing press releases and game notes, coordinating interviews for coaches and players, keeping and updating statistics and historical records.

This is a two-year assistantship with an estimated start date of August 1, 2025. All successful applicants must meet the admission requirements for Mercer’s Graduate School and will be awarded a monthly stipend and housing/utilities, plus tuition, books and fees.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary media contact for at least three sports (men’s soccer, men’s golf and baseball), acting as liaison to assess and fulfill their publicity and media needs

• Oversee all social media content (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and assist in the creation of content, including graphics and video, for primary sports with an emphasis on creative story telling.

• Manage content on MercerBears.com including press releases, photos, bios and schedules for primary sports.

• Assist in the production of graphic and video content for MercerBears.com and respective social media channels.

• Maintain historical records, statistics and archives for primary sports.

• Manage game day/meet day operations for primary sports and assist in game operations for other sports as needed.

• Evening and weekend hours with some travel

• Other duties as assigned, including various research projects and game operations.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter, resume and 2-3 work samples to Todd Anderson, Assistant AD for Media Relations, at anderson_t02@mercer.edu.

Mercer reserves the right to fill this position immediately or to extend the search as circumstances may warrant.

The awarding of the position is contingent on the applicant meeting the admission requirements for Mercer’s Graduate School. Information for the Graduate School at Mercer University can be accessed at https://www.mercer.edu/academics/graduate-professional-study/.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year experience in an intercollegiate athletic media relations/communications office.

• Must be self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy

• Familiarity with SIDEARM web site maintenance, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Working knowledge of video editing software is preferred.

• Working knowledge of various NCAA Live Stats/Stat Crew software packages

• Experience in writing and editing with knowledge of AP style.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree

• Preferred qualifications include a minimum of one year experience in intercollegiate athletics media relations/sports information work (student experience accepted)

• Experience in desktop publishing with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software

• Experience in writing and social media

• Familiarity with NCAA Live Stats/Stat Crew software

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic and strong communications skills

• All candidates should possess the ability to meet deadlines and work nights/weekends.

• Priority will be given to those with demonstrated experience in a media relations office.