Athletics - Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Title:

Athletic Communications Assistant
Department:
Athletics
Staff Supervisor:
Lauren Moore
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour
Length of Time:
Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

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.

• Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with Skull Sparks award‑winning accounts, some with over 20k followers.
• Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences.
• Write for  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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.