Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Media Relations

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Position Information

Posting Number

Job Title

Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Media Relations

Department

Athletics

Rate of Pay

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Posting Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options

Position Information

Posting Number

Job Title

Graduate Assistant I - Athletic Media Relations

Department

Athletics

Rate of Pay

$12.00 hourly

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

20 hours per week/variable hours

Employment Status

Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Graduate Assistant

General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the Athletic Media Relations office with home athletic events and publicizing UM athletic events through print, video, photo, social media and various digital media outlets.

Essential Job Duties

• Contribute original text, photo, and video content for website and social media platforms (e.g., departmental Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website).
• Work in an official capacity at home athletic events (e.g., operating scoreboards, compiling statistics, public address, creative content)
• Write press releases featuring game recaps, individual awards and recognition, and student-athlete profiles as assigned. Serve as the secondary media relations contact for assigned sports.
• Assist in the supervision of student-workers and interns. Manage creative content student-workers/interns directly and oversee scheduling.
• Manage and organize all digital media assets, using Flickr.
• Assist in creative content planning and development. Suggest content idea and social media ideas.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Media Days and various content shoots.
• Assist with special events as assigned.
• Assist with day-to-day office duties including, website maintenance, digital programs, record keeping/updates, etc.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a UM graduate degree program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication and grammar skills. (Written and verbal.)
• Possess proficiency with social media platforms. (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Possess proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Possess proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proficient in creative content strategies and skills. (Shoot planning, video, photo, editing etc.)
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Maintain behavior consistent with being a role model to the UM community.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

NA

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/20/2025

Open Date

07/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

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