Athletics Staff - Communications Assistant

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