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Athletics Communications Assistant (Student)

American University
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Washington, DC, US

Salary

$18.4 - $19.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • This part-time position is available exclusively to enrolled students at American University and focuses on athletics communications.
  • The role involves assisting with stats during competitions, in-game media coverage, and updating the athletics website.
  • Candidates are expected to work approximately 10 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
  • The salary for this position ranges from $18.40 to $19.50 per hour.
  • No specific year of experience is mentioned, making it suitable for students looking to gain valuable exposure in intercollegiate athletics.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

 

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

 

Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department:

Athletics Digital Media Communications

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

This position works specifically within the athletics communications area of American University Athletics, helping to cover and promote all of our sports programs. Both office hours and event work are included in this position, and students must be available to work on nights and weekends. Working within athletics communications can give individuals valuable exposure, training, and mentorship in order to prepare them for a career in intercollegiate athletics.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Assisting with stats at athletics competitions (tracking substitutions, serving as another set of eyes for what is happening in a game).

  • Helping with in-game media coverage such as creating score graphics and clipping highlights for posting on social media.

  • Updating in-season and end-of-season records.

  • Organizing and labeling photos.

  • Writing previews/recaps, student-athlete bios, and feature stories.

  • Doing historical research.

  • Updating our athletics website, AUEagles.com.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $18.40 - $19.50 per hour.

Other Details

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

 

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

 

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.




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