Graduate Assistant Media Relations

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Graduate Assistant for Media Relations

Academic Year

Academic Year

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant for Media Relations is responsible for contributions to the University’s athletics website and serving as the primary contact for assigned sports while assisting with other sports. This position will support the communications department by monitoring, updating, editing, and proof-reading recaps, articles, game and year stats, and social media information. The Graduate Assistant reports to

Essential Functions

• Serving as a liaison with local and national media.
• Writing error-free press releases and feature stories.
• Maintaining the department’s website and social media channels for timely informational accuracy.
• Producing media supplements, record books and game programs.
• May travel with assigned teams.
• Maintaining statistics and archives.
• Providing information to the NCAA and conference office.
• Maintain positive relationships with Coaches and Student-Athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Stat Crew software and NCAA Live Stats.
• Strong Communications skills.
• Demonstrate superior writing, editing and judgement.
• Provide enthusiasm and the long-term goal of working in athletic media relations profession;
• Strong work ethic.
• Possess an ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communications and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference and the NCAA .

• Current UIW graduate Communication Arts student.
• Students awaiting acceptance from UIW graduate program may also apply with job offer contingent upon acceptance.

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience in writing editing and designing effective publications.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid drivers license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW .

Work Hours

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist-high.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU
1465PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/16/2025

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Athletics External Relations Manager

Salary $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver

Open Date

Open Date 07/18/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctorate program at UIW?
  • NO
  • Yes, Master's Program
  • Yes, Doctorate Program
• * What is the major of your Graduate Degree?

  (Open Ended Question)

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