Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communications

Available: January 2024

Desired Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, with at least an overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA to be considered for admission to Graduate Studies.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Available: January 2024

Desired Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, with at least an overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA to be considered for admission to Graduate Studies.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
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• The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
• Preferred two years (or more) of experience in a sports information office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills.
• Experience in desktop publishing, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Statcrew, NCAA LiveStats, website maintenance, photography, videography, and social media content creation.
• Experience dealing with print, radio, and television media.
• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules compliance.
• Committed to both athletic and academic excellence

Position Summary: This position is a part-time 10-month position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The graduate assistant will aid in the development, planning, and implementation of all aspects of the Sports Information Department. In addition, this person will be the primary media contact for selected sports and serve as a secondary contact for all other sports. The graduate assistant will assist the SID in all aspects of the office on a day-to-day basis. The position also requires event game management, statistics compilation, live broadcasting, and other duties as assigned on game day statistics as per NWOSU, Great American Conference, and NCAA guidelines.  Assist with and develop new promotional efforts through Ranger Athletics’ social media outlets. Provide support for athletics special events. Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide media with information promoting Northwestern Oklahoma State University athletic teams and student-athletes.
• Provide rosters, statistics, and other information to opponents, media representatives, publications, the GAC and NCAA.
• Serve as the liaison between media and student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff, the GAC and NCAA.
• Produce and distribute news releases, pre/postgame articles, and feature stories.
• Produce media guides, game notes, and weekly releases.
• Direct/assist in all live broadcast elements (we use YouTube / Skordle to broadcast home events).
• Assist in creation of social media content.
• Aid in the maintenance of the athletics website.
• Travel to select away athletic events as necessary.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty - Administration Positions along with resume. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are encouraged to apply.