Graduate Assistant for Media Relations

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Media Relations

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Media Relations

Academic Year

2024-2025

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant for Media Relations is responsible for contributions to the University’s athletics website and serving as the primary contact for assigned sports while assisting with other sports. The Graduate Assistant reports to

This is a student position open to current

UIW

graduate students.

Essential Functions

Serves as a liaison with local and national media.

Writes error-free press releases and feature stories.

Maintains the department’s website and social media channels for timely informational accuracy.

Produces media supplements, record books, and game programs.

Maintains statistics and archives.

Provides information to the

NCAA

and conference office.

Maintains positive relationships with Coaches and Student-Athletes.

May travel with assigned teams.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Familiarity with Stat Crew software and NCAA Live Stats. - Strong Communications skills. - Demonstrate superior writing, editing, and judgment. - Provide enthusiasm and the long-term goal of working in the athletic media relations profession. - Strong work ethic. - Possess an ability to meet deadlines. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communications and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Current UIW graduate student; Students awaiting acceptance from UIW graduate program may also apply with job offer contingent upon acceptance. | | Required Work Experience |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience in writing editing and designing effective publications. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
Valid Texas driver’s license with the ability to be insured through UIW’s vehicle insurance carrier. | | Work Hours |
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. | | Physical Demands |
Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist-high. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1230PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Director of Athletics Communications | | Salary | $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 06/05/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. * Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?

   • No
   • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old