Graduate Assistant-Sports Broadcasting

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Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

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Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

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FLSA Status: Tuition

Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director

Grade/Level: n/a

Work Schedule: August 1 – June 30

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant will serve as a broadcaster for the Benedictine Raven Sports Network (BRSN) as a play-by-play broadcaster or broadcast analyst for a variety of sports specifically for, but not limited to football, men’s or women’s basketball and baseball or softball. Additional opportunities will include women’s volleyball, men’s or women’s soccer, men’s wrestling and men’s or women’s lacrosse play-by-play as well as serving as a studio host for a variety of shows to help promote Raven Athletics at Benedictine College.

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in preparing and organizing live broadcasts of sporting events
• Collaborate with the production team to gather and edit footage for highlight reels
• Contribute to the creation of engaging sports-related content for various media platforms
• Support in conducting research and interviews to enhance sports coverage
• Coordinate with on-air talent and technical personnel to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts
• Participate in all staff meetings
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program
• Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner
• Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program
• Duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirement(s)

Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College

Competency Statement(s)

• Strong passion for sports and sports broadcasting
• Knowledge of video editing software and production techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Pursuing or holding a degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related field
• Outstanding work ethic
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
• Good organizational ability and computer competency.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb F

Crawl F

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE

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