Athletic Communications Student-Workers

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Position Information

Working Title

Posting Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the “Next” button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the “Posting Summary Page” by clicking on the “Next” button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

Position Information

Working Title

Athletic Communications Student-Workers

Department

Sports Information

Type of Work Study

Institutional

Building/Office Location

BB - BB & T Arena

Work Schedule

Flexible – based on team schedules

Job Description

The Northern Kentucky University Athletic Communications department seeks qualified candidates to fill between 4-6 student-worker positions. The student-workers will assist three full-time staff and one graduate assistant with regular duties in the department, including, but not limited to: game-day staffing, scoreboard operation, assisting with media room obligations for men’s and women’s basketball, creation of game programs and other supplemental materials, videography, photography and graphic design. Student-workers will also have the ability to assist with social media and composing written materials for NKU’s 17 athletic programs. While all student-workers may be asked to assist in any area, the athletic communications department is seeking student-workers for three primary roles: Game-Day/Office, Videography, Photography.

Primary Responsibilities

Game-Day/Office (2-4 Student-Workers) • Assist staff with game-day duties, including, but not limited to: event setup, scoreboard operation, inputting live stats, social media, writing game recaps, public address announcer (on occasion), assisting media members and other duties as assigned • Office work may include: creating game programs, writing game previews or other department releases, record keeping, assisting with photo/video shoots, building graphics for use on social media/NKUNorse.com, and other duties as assigned; updating NKUNorse.com Photography (1 Student-Worker) • Assist with and shoot game-day or other special photography (headshots, posed action, etc.) needs • Help edit photographs using Adobe Creative Suite • Archive photographs Videography (1 Student-Worker) • Assist with and shoot game-day highlights or other special projects (video bios, etc.) • Assist with set-up for shoots • Edit using Adobe Creative Suite • Archive videos

Qualifications

Qualifications • High School Diploma • Must be enrolled as an NKU student and must be in good academic standing with NKU. All interested students must fill-out an online student employment application. • Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. • Have flexible schedules and willingness to work nights and weekends. Desired Qualifications • Prior experience in athletics, especially competing at high school or collegiate levels • Majoring in communications, public relations, journalism, sport business, electronic media & broadcasting, media informatics or visual communication • Prior experience as a photographer or operating a camera (still and video) is preferred for the photography and videography positions • Intend to work in athletics profession upon graduation Performance Traits 1. Promptness and attendance 2. Good organizational skills 3. Good communication skills 4. Good interpersonal skills 5. Display leadership skills 6. Be flexible 7. Use tact 8. Be motivated 9. Use integrity 10. Be professional 11. Be loyal 12. Use fairness and equitable treatment of others 13. Display public relation skills

Minimum Education

Some College

Pay Rate

$7.25 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2018959

Job Open Date

05/10/2018

Job Close Date

Quick Link

https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/6842

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * For which position are you interested in applying?
   • Game Day/Office
   • Photography
   • Videography

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents