Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Harrison, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own game day operations and athletics communications for Manhattanville Valiants, serving as statistician, multimedia producer, and social media lead across writing, design, and site management.

  • Oversee game day operations, statistics, streaming, and staff supervision.
  • Drive content creation and distribution across GoValiants.com and athletic social channels with AP-style writing and graphic/video production.

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.

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
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
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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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Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

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