Graduate Assistant Sports Information
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 12/12/19
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Sports Information office and Game Day Operations efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, writing press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for assigned sports; while also assisting with event management and game operations/setup
• Serve as the primary contact for select Shorter University programs while aiding in the coverage of other in-season teams
• Conduct all aspects of pre-game, in-game, and post-game coverage for assigned contests
• Promote Shorter athletics through social media; including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Interact with local and national media outlets
• Keep in-game statistics with StatCrew scoring software and maintain historical records of assigned teams
• Produce game notes, previews and select publications
• Use of Sidearm Sports Software to update the athletics website
• Evening and weekend work is required
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and acceptance/enrollment in a graduate program at Shorter.
• GAs must make a minimum work commitment of 18 to 24-month to Shorter, depending on the master’s program and hours allowed each semester, while working 10-15 hours per week in the office.
• Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience using Photoshop, InDesign, StatCrew, video editing software and website management applications.
- Master’s Degree Options
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