Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communications

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia, is actively seeking candidates for a Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. Candidates must have a commitment to upholding the academic and athletic mission of the University. This position will assist with all aspects of the athletic program. This can include assisting in the maintenance of content for UPIKE athletics, and athletic publications, managing statistics, and promoting athletics programs.

Responsibilities:

·         Maintains the UPIKE athletics website with accurate and up-to-date content.

·         Assists in game day setup, preparation, execution, and breakdown.

·         Covers determined number of sports in all aspects.

·         Create video and graphic design content for various social media platforms. 

·         Organizes photo galleries and utilizes Photoshop when necessary.

·         Updates sports records.

·         Maintains student-athlete and staff bio information.

·         Communicates with internal staff and external constituents daily.

Service Orientation:

·         Maintains the UPIKE athletics website with accurate and up-to-date content.

·         Assists in game day setup, preparation, execution, and breakdown.

·         Covers determined number of sports in all aspects.

·         Create video and graphic design content for various social media platforms.

·         Organizes photo galleries and utilizes Photoshop when necessary.

·         Updates sports records.

·         Maintains student-athlete and staff bio information.

·         Communicates with internal staff and external constituents daily.

Education/Skill Requirements:

·       Bachelor's Degree required. Background and understanding in graphic design, video editing, and document layout.

·         Experience in college athletics environment communicating with student-athletes and coaches.

·         Working knowledge of sports photography techniques and best practices (will build on knowledge foundation}.