Athletics Media Relations-Sports Information

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Posting Information

Requisition

202400017ST

Title

Athletics Media Relations-Sports Information

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

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Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition

202400017ST

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Title

Athletics Media Relations-Sports Information

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

No

Department

IMC Athletics External Engagement

Division

Integrated Marketing Communications

Hours per week

>28

Hiring Rate

7.25 1st year

Preferred Student Classification

Nature & Purpose of Position

Nature & Purpose of Position:

The Sam Houston Athletics Media office is looking for students interested in joining the Athletics Media team. The Athletics Media office team is searching for potential candidates with a love for Sam Houston Athletics and college athletics as a whole. Preferred candidates include those who have an inclination or interest in media relations, social media, sports statistics and notes, and historical aspects of Bearkat and

NCAA

sports.

Duties would include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with in-game statistics at Bearkat Athletic events

Researching and compiling historical stats and data regarding Sam Houston’s Athletic programs for use in game notes, game broadcasts and to showcase on social media

Assist with the coordination of interviews for Sam Houston’s student-athletes, coaches and athletics personnel

Writing game stories, preview stories and/or feature stories for GoBearkats.com

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics Media

Pursuit towards a degree in mass communications are not required, but is preferred.

When applying, please list your major and if applicable, which mass communications classes you have been enrolled in. Production samples may also be requested at the time of the interview.

Although office hours will be included, the job will include the working of events, which often includes nights and weekend work at campus athletic venues.

Other Requirements for the Position

Open Date

01/09/2024

Position Number

9N9218

Contact Information

| Contact Name & Title | Ben Rikard Asst Dir Athletics Media • IMC - Athletics Communications | | Contact Phone | 4-1764 | | Contact Email | bar052@shsu.edu | | Contact Building & Room # | WBAC 160 | | Contact Fax | | | Contact Instructions Summary | |

EEO Statement

| EEO Statement |
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Media Presentation 3. Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
   • Yes
   • No

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