Graduate Assistant Creative Content

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Graduate Assistant for Creative Content

At USC Upstate, we strive to provide individualized and broad graduate assistantship experience. The overall goal of the graduate assistantship program is to gain knowledge and experience through opportunities so that upon graduation, an individual is ready to move into a full‑time position within the field of collegiate athletics administration.

The Graduate Assistant for Creative Content is a 20‑hour per week graduate assistantship in the Department of Athletics. This position supports the external affairs unit within the department with a focus on USC Upstate athletic department digital content creation. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy.

• Manage the digital content strategy for the department while creating various types of content for the department athletic programs on various digital platforms.
• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy with operational tasks surrounding the planning, creation and implementation of the social and digital strategy.
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy in creation of social content which includes but is not limited to videos, hype videos, intro videos, interviews, graphics, and photography.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, ticketing, and development to execute strategies to create unique promotional content for programs and student‑athletes.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the annual student‑athlete awards event (April).
• Organize and manage student worker staff and photo/video equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Operations and Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services and Digital Strategy.
• Position requires ability to work nights and weekends.

• Acceptance into the Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia or any master’s program at USC Upstate.
• Must be accepted as a graduate student to accept this graduate assistant appointment.
• Successful background check.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

• Video editing, graphic design and camera operation.
• Understanding and/or desire to work with multiple social media accounts and platforms.
• Comfort with juggling multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with student‑athletes, colleagues, coaches, and supporters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

• Stipend of $1,000 per month for a 10‑month academic year (August‑May), with the possibility of a summer appointment.
• Out‑of‑state tuition waiver, if applicable (valued at approximately $12,000 to $16,000 per year depending upon how many hours the candidate attempts).
• Candidate is responsible for in‑state tuition and related fees, which is approximately $10,300 to $14,000 per year depending upon how many hours the candidate attempts.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part‑time, 20 hours per week; available to work nights and weekends depending on athletic contests and department needs.

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