Graduate Assistant for Broadcasting and Communications

The University of Indianapolis is looking for an energetic and driven Graduate
Assistant to support the broadcasting efforts and communications office within the Athletics Department. The successful candidate will manage the streaming efforts of a top-tier NCAA Division II athletics department. In addition to serving as the primary play-by-play announcer for various sports, the position will include recruiting and leading a group of undergraduates to serve as the video production crew. The position may also entail other duties as assigned, providing support for other Athletics Communications tasks, potentially including, but not limited to writing, content creation and media relations.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Responsibilities
● Serve as the primary play-by-play announcer for various sports
● Recruit, train, and lead a team of student assistants to serve as the production crew.
● Provide support for story writing for the website.
● Provide support for content creation for the department.
● Serve as the media relations point of contact as assigned.

Experience
● Previous experience in athletic administration, marketing, communications, event management, or related fields is preferred.
● Play-by-Play Experience is preferred
● Familiarity with Production Truck is preferred

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree required

The University of Indianapolis is looking for an energetic and driven Graduate
Assistant to support the broadcasting efforts and communications office within the Athletics Department. The successful candidate will manage the streaming efforts of a top-tier NCAA Division II athletics department. In addition to serving as the primary play-by-play announcer for various sports, the position will include recruiting and leading a group of undergraduates to serve as the video production crew. The position may also entail other duties as assigned, providing support for other Athletics Communications tasks, potentially including, but not limited to writing, content creation and media relations.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Responsibilities
● Serve as the primary play-by-play announcer for various sports
● Recruit, train, and lead a team of student assistants to serve as the production crew.
● Provide support for story writing for the website.
● Provide support for content creation for the department.
● Serve as the media relations point of contact as assigned.

Experience
● Previous experience in athletic administration, marketing, communications, event management, or related fields is preferred.
● Play-by-Play Experience is preferred
● Familiarity with Production Truck is preferred

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree required
● Acceptance into a UIndy graduate program required
 

Skills & Abilities:
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, and/or social media platforms preferred (based on area)
● Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Other Requirements:
● Valid driver’s license
● Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:
● Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Professionalism and dependability in a dynamic work environment
● Collaborative spirit and ability to communicate effectively across departments
● Adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving department needs

● Passion for collegiate athletics and interest in pursuing a career in sports administration

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