Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications at Manhattanville University | Harrison, NY

Manhattanville University

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Harrison, NY (On-site)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the hands-on game day and communications workflow for a small college athletics program, balancing statkeeping, streaming, content creation, and social media while managing student teams.

Game Day Operations: Own the on-site operations and statistician duties, plus supervise student staff for scheduled events.
Content & Media: Lead writing, editing, graphics and video work for press materials and GoValiants.com across multiple channels.
Distribution & Governance: Oversee social channels and website updates, enforcing AP style and standard brand practices.

Job Description

Game Day Operations: Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with NCAA contest statistics, game day streaming, broadcasting, scoreboard operations and supervise student staff.
Writing & Editing: Write and distribute press releases, game recaps and athlete features for GoValiants.com and social channels, using AP style.
Graphic Design & Video Production: Create graphics and video content using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere or equivalents).
Social Media Management: Help oversee team social channels on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube.
Website Management: Help maintain GoValiants.com with news, rosters, schedules and statistics updates.
Department Contributor: Build relationships with administrators, parents, students and alumni, and support planning of major athletic and university events.
Duties/Additional Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules; assist with game operations as needed; take on additional tasks as assigned.

Experience in collegiate sports information or similar setting.
Experience with SIDEARM/Presto and statistics platforms (StatCrew, PrestoStats, GENIUS Live Stats).
Proficiency in digital photography and video editing; strong AP style writing and MS Office/Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team; valid driver’s license and legal work authorization in the US.
Bachelor’s Degree; prior collegiate playing experience a plus.

On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option).
Limited Meal Plan.

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.

Purchase, New York, USA

924 employees (34 in marketing)

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