Graduate Assistant - Sports Information Specialist

• Until Filled (CST)
• Sports Information
• Fremont, NE, USA
• Full Time

Graduate Assistant - Sports Information Specialist

• Until Filled (CST)
• Sports Information
• Fremont, NE, USA
• Full Time
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Midland University, a private, Christian, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant - Sports Information Specialist. This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of Education, Master of Science Learning and Talent Development, Master of Science and Sports Administration and Leadership, or Master of Business Administration programs. The candidate will be responsible for writing game, meet, and event summaries, creating press releases, producing athletics publications, stat keeping, and other tasks and duties. The position offers tuition remission from the University and may include a monthly stipend and an on-campus meal plan.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Representing Midland University
-Writing/Editing and meeting deadlines
-Graphic design
-Statistics and record keeping
-Social media
-Website maintenance
-Video production

Minimum Requirements:
-A bachelor's degree (English, Communications, Sports Management or similar preferred)
-Good organizational skills
-Ability to multitask
-Good interpersonal communication skills
-A minimum of one semester of demonstrable previous experience in an SID office setting

Additional Desired Qualifications:
-Previous experience as a writer, journalist, yearbook editor, or similar
-Adobe Creative Suite software experience
-Video filming and editing experience
-Experience with graphic/publication design using Photoshop and InDesign
-StatCrew and/or DakStats software experience

Applicant Should demonstrate:

-A positive attitude
-A passion for writing
-A love for a wide variety of sports
-Willingness to work a demanding fluid schedule, including nights and weekends
-A proactive work ethic
-An ability to resolve issues independently

Compensation:
-Tuition remission
-Free campus meal plan
-A monthly stipend