Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Harrison, NY (On-site)

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Posted 12 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage game day operations, press content, and digital media for Manhattanville Valiants while collaborating across departments.

  • Oversee official statistics, video production, social media management, and staff supervision
  • Produce press releases, game recaps, features, and department news for GoValiants.com and social channels
  • Create and distribute graphics and video content and maintain GoValiants.com updates

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Game Day Operations: Assist the Director of Athletic Communications in the necessary tasks of Manhattanville Valiant athletics game operations, including, but not limited to, serving as official statistician for NCAA contests, video streaming, broadcasting, social media, scoreboard operations and direct supervisor of staff of student-workers. Potential opportunity to serve as primary contact for assigned sports depending on department needs.
  • Writing & Editing: Write, edit and distribute press releases, game recaps, student-athlete features, department news and other related content for GoValiants.com and the Manhattanville Valiants athletic social media channels. A working knowledge of AP writing style is required.
  • Graphic Design & Video Production: Create and distribute graphics and video content for digital and print materials via the Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere or other similar programs is required.
  • Social Media Management: Assist the Director of Athletic Communications and head coaches in the oversight of respective teams' social media channels on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube.
  • Website Management: Aid in the maintenance and upkeep of GoValiants.com with news releases, roster information, schedule updates and statistics management.
  • Department Contributor: Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse work environment and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alums. Capacity to work both independently as well as within a team environment, with the ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic and college administration. Aid in the planning and promotion of major athletic and university-wide events.
  • Duties/Additional Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and bylaws
  • Duties/Additional Responsibilities: Assist with Game Operation and Game Management as needed
  • Duties/Additional Responsibilities: Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications, Associate Director of Athletics, and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Collegiate or professional playing experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Admission to Manhattanville College's graduate program
  • Experience working in a collegiate sports information setting or other related work environment
  • Experience with collegiate athletic website services (SIDEARM, Presto, etc.)
  • Experience with statistical programs (StatCrew, PrestoStats, GENIUS NCAA Live Stats, etc.)
  • Experience with digital photography and video editing software
  • Experience with Social Media Platforms

Benefits

  • On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option)
  • Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester)
  • Limited Meal Plan
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Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University (www.mville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution whose mission is to prepare students, through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethically and socially responsible service and leadership within a global community. Located just 30 miles from New York City, Manhattanville serves 1,500 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students from 66 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the University offers more than 50 undergraduate areas of study in the arts and sciences and offers graduate programs in Education, Business, Writing, Liberal Studies, and Continuing Education.

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