GA Assistant Athletic Communications-1

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People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Guilford College, a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) located in Greensboro, N.C., is seeking two (2) individuals for the positions of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communication.  These positions are open to those who are in the process of enrolling in a graduate program at Guilford College or have recently been accepted to a graduate program at Guilford. Enrollment in one of Guilford College’s graduate programs is a requirement of this position.

The Graduate Assistants will assist the Athletic Communications Department in the management of rosters, schedules, statistics, and storylines for all twenty-two Guilford Athletics programs, and will assist in the creation of media content. 

The Athletic Communication GAs will be an integral member of the Guilford Athletics Department regarding the planning, and implementation, of athletics content to engage supporters and promote teams and athletes. Additionally, this position will assist the department of compliance, and perform relevant duties regarding game operations and general athletics office support.

Graduate assistants will receive:

• An annual stipend of $3,000

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Guilford College, a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) located in Greensboro, N.C., is seeking two (2) individuals for the positions of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communication.  These positions are open to those who are in the process of enrolling in a graduate program at Guilford College or have recently been accepted to a graduate program at Guilford. Enrollment in one of Guilford College’s graduate programs is a requirement of this position.

The Graduate Assistants will assist the Athletic Communications Department in the management of rosters, schedules, statistics, and storylines for all twenty-two Guilford Athletics programs, and will assist in the creation of media content. 

The Athletic Communication GAs will be an integral member of the Guilford Athletics Department regarding the planning, and implementation, of athletics content to engage supporters and promote teams and athletes. Additionally, this position will assist the department of compliance, and perform relevant duties regarding game operations and general athletics office support.

Graduate assistants will receive:

• An annual stipend of $3,000

• On-Campus Housing Option

• Tuition waiver 

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of rosters, schedules, and statistics for all 22 Athletics programs through the NCAA and guilfordquakers.com

• Write previews, recaps, and personal interest stories for guilfordquakers.com

• Assist in the creation and management of all Guilford Athletics media, including photography, graphics, and video

• Assist in the production of live broadcasts for all home competitions

• Use social media platforms to enhance the reach of content, and engagement

• Report to the Director of Athletics, assist in the planning and execution of Athletics events

• Assist Compliance and Athletics Office upon request and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements/Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration)

• Must be accepted to one of Guilford College’s graduate programs

• At least one year of working experience in the college or professional sports communications fields

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong journalistic writing ability and knowledge of AP style

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop & InDesign

• Experience with NCAA LiveStats (Genius Sports), Stat Crew and PrestoStats software

• Diligent and organized working habits

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