Student Worker: Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Title

Student Worker:
Athletic Communications Assistant

Commerce, Texas

Student Worker

The Athletic Communications Student Assistant provides support for all athletic communications and game day operations functions for East Texas A&M Athletics. This position assists with statistical operations, live event coverage, digital broadcasts, media relations support, and game day communications responsibilities.

• Assist with setup and operation of game day communications equipment.
• Operate NCAA Live Stats and other official statistics software during athletic contests.
• Serve as scorekeeper, statistician, spotter, or stat caller as assigned.
• Assist with ESPN+ broadcasts, including graphics, scorebug operation, stat integration, and production support.
• Support livestream operations for home athletic events.
• Assist with maintaining official game records and statistics.
• Coordinate distribution of game notes, statistics, and post‑game reports to media and visiting teams.
• Help monitor game operations from a communications perspective to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA reporting requirements.

• Compile and verify statistics for athletic contests.
• Assist with updating athletic department websites and digital platforms.
• Support social media coverage during home events.
• Assist with photography, videography, and content collection for athletic communications purposes.
• Help prepare game notes, media guides, and other publications.
• Assist with archival and historical record maintenance.
• Support special events, media days, and championship hosting responsibilities.

• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with coaches, student‑athletes, officials, media representatives, and fans.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications staff.

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to learn statistical software, live streaming platforms, and communications technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by athletic event schedules.
• Interest in sports communications, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, or athletic administration preferred.

• Experience with NCAA Live Stats, Stat Crew, Genius Sports, or similar statistical software.
• Experience with ESPN+ productions or video broadcasting.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Knowledge of collegiate athletics and NCAA sports.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during athletic events.
• Ability to lift and transport communications equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in outdoor and indoor athletic venues under varying weather conditions.

• NCAA statistical reporting
• Sports broadcasting and production
• Media relations
• Event operations
• Digital content creation
• Athletic communications administration
• Professional communication and leadership development

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer