Graduate Assistant – Athletic Communications

Graduate Assistant – Athletic Communications

The University of Evansville, a proud member of the Missouri Valley Conference, invites applications for a Part-Time Graduate Assistant position in Athletic Communications. This individual will serve as the primary media relations contact for multiple NCAA Division I athletic programs and play a vital role in promoting the visibility and branding of UE Athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports, handling media relations, game notes, statistics, press releases, and post-game coverage.
• Develop engaging and innovative content for use across multiple platforms, including social media, GoPurpleAces.com, and video productions.
• Build strong working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and internal departments to generate compelling storytelling opportunities.
• Manage media requests, coordinate interviews, and serve as on-site lead for game-day communications and media operations.
• Maintain updated bios, rosters, statistics, records, and historical archives for assigned programs.
• Contribute to department-wide communications efforts, including postseason coverage, major announcements, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with the MVC and NCAA for reporting, award nominations, and statistical accuracy.
• Support community engagement, ticket sales, and recruiting strategies through integrated communications efforts.
• Assist with coverage of additional sports as needed.

Graduate Assistant – Athletic Communications

The University of Evansville, a proud member of the Missouri Valley Conference, invites applications for a Part-Time Graduate Assistant position in Athletic Communications. This individual will serve as the primary media relations contact for multiple NCAA Division I athletic programs and play a vital role in promoting the visibility and branding of UE Athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports, handling media relations, game notes, statistics, press releases, and post-game coverage.
• Develop engaging and innovative content for use across multiple platforms, including social media, GoPurpleAces.com, and video productions.
• Build strong working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and internal departments to generate compelling storytelling opportunities.
• Manage media requests, coordinate interviews, and serve as on-site lead for game-day communications and media operations.
• Maintain updated bios, rosters, statistics, records, and historical archives for assigned programs.
• Contribute to department-wide communications efforts, including postseason coverage, major announcements, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with the MVC and NCAA for reporting, award nominations, and statistical accuracy.
• Support community engagement, ticket sales, and recruiting strategies through integrated communications efforts.
• Assist with coverage of additional sports as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Admission and continued enrollment in a University of Evansville graduate program is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of sports and collegiate athletics.
• Proficiency with computers and software related to publishing, statistics, and website content (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, or similar programs).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references through the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/...

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