Marketing Student Asst - Athletics Multimedia

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing Student Assistant - Athletics Multimedia plays a key role in showcasing University of Saint Mary Athletics through photography, video production, and livestream support. This position offers hands-on experience in sports media, including gameday coverage, creative content development, and digital storytelling. Working closely with the Creative Manager and athletics staff, the assistant will capture and produce high-quality photo and video content that highlights the energy of USM's athletic programs while gaining valuable skills in multimedia production, marketing, and communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate technical equipment, including photography and livestream cameras.
• Serve as a lead photographer during USM home athletic events.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletes to coordinate team photo days, headshots, and promotional shoots.
• Assist the gameday video production team with the operation of technical equipment to produce and broadcast home USM athletic events.
• Support in-game social media coverage, such as providing live updates, behind-the-scenes content, or highlight clips.
• Create photo and video promo content for athletic social media pages.
• Process and save photos within USM's file management system within 24 hours.
• Maintain USM's athletic photo database.
• Support marketing and gameday management teams at live events.
• Other duties as assigned by marketing and athletics staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working toward a bachelor's degree at the University of Saint Mary (preferably in communications, sport management, graphic design, or marketing).
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).
• Previous experience in multimedia journalism and marketing or office support in a media setting.
• Ability to work on a fast-paced timeline and meet artwork deadlines.
• Ability to work creatively and collaborate with various inputs from marketing and athletics staff.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary.