Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
🏆 Join OUAZ as an Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant! 🏆
Are you passionate about sports storytelling, digital media, and creative content creation? Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ) is seeking a motivated Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant to play a key role in promoting our athletic programs through strategic communications, social media engagement, and visual storytelling starting in the summer of 2026. This position offers hands‑on experience not only in athletics communications, but also in sports information management and athletic operations, providing a comprehensive, well‑rounded introduction to the collegiate athletics industry.
It is an ideal opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in sports media, athletic communications, or athletic administration.
* MUST BE A RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE OR A COLLEGE STUDENT GRADUATING AT THE END OF THE CURRENT ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR TO APPLY*
* MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE AT THE OUAZ SURPRISE, ARIZONA CAMPUS*
Position Type & Time Commitment- Graduate Assistantship (Part-Time, Variable Hours)
- Approximately 29 hours per week on average
- Weekly hours may fluctuate based on the athletic calendar, including lighter weeks and peak periods (such as championships, special events, or heavy competition weeks) that may require additional time commitment
- 12‑month appointment, renewable for a second year based on performance
- Assist in maintaining and managing statistical records for all athletic events (Presto Stats), gaining foundational experience in sports information operations
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases, media guides, feature stories, and game recaps
- Maintain and update the OUAZ athletics website with scores, schedules, multimedia content, and feature stories
- Lead the creation, scheduling, and expansion of athletics social media content across multiple platforms to engage fans, recruits, and student‑athletes
- Capture, edit, and produce photo and video content for promotional use, social media, and game‑day storytelling
- Assist with filming, editing, and producing highlight videos, promotional reels, and special features
- Recruit, train, and supervise a student communications workforce to support game‑day, media, and operations needs
- Serve as a representative for OUAZ in NAIA and conference settings, gaining exposure to the broader collegiate athletics structure
- Assist with planning and executing promotional, branding, and game‑day operations strategies for home athletic events
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content
- Knowledge of athletics communications, sports information, and game‑day operations
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
- Proficiency in photography, videography, video editing, and graphic design is a strong plus
- 🎓 Tuition waiver for 18 credit hours per year in one of Ottawa University’s graduate programs
- 💰 Bi‑weekly living stipend
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