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Job Title: Communications Assistant
Department: Athletics Staff
Supervisor: Lauren Moore
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour (unless for internship class credit)
Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.
Department Description
The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking real world experience in the fast-paced environment of college athletics.
Do you want a career in sports media?
Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on experience in Division I Athletics.
What would I get to do?
- Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award-winning accounts, some with over 20k followers. Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences.
- Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume
- Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics. Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite
- Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies
- Hands-on media relations experience with chance to Interview student-athletes and coaches for stories and website content
- Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content.
- Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for?
- Someone with a motor. Someone who is willing to work a variety of jobs.
- Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule. Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends.
- Someone willing to learn new skills.
Perks
- High Point University gear
- Chance to travel to away games
- Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department
- Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume
Job Location/ Hours Required
The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of social media and be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
Desired Skills:
- Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
- A willingness to learn new skills
- Strong writer and/or design skills
- Understanding of social media platforms