Athletics Staff - Communications Assistant at High Point University | High Point, NC

High Point University

Athletics Staff - Communications Assistant

High Point, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 6 months ago

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Job Summary

Support High Point University athletic communications by managing SkullSparks social accounts, writing for HighPointPanthers.com, and gaining hands-on media relations experience.

Own day-to-day social and content creation for high-visibility audiences.
Must-have: basic social media knowledge and flexible hours including nights/weekends.
Standout: exposure to journalists and DI athletics storytelling with interview opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day social media for SkullSparks accounts reaching large audiences.
Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive feedback to improve writing.
Create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics.
Connect with professional journalists and local news outlets.
Gain hands-on media relations experience, including interviewing student-athletes and coaches.
Learn fundamentals of sports information, including inputting and calling statistics and updating site content.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs.
Have a basic knowledge of social media.
Be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
Hours may vary; total hours per week capped at 20.

Preferred

Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA.
A willingness to learn new skills.
Strong writer and/or design skills.
Understanding of social media platforms.

Benefits

High Point University gear.
Chance to travel to away games.
Develop closer professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and department members.
Real world experience and strong resume references.