Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Reports to: Director of Athletic Communications

Primary function: The GA will be responsible for assisting the Director of Athletic Communications in the daily operations and overall administration of the athletic communications department. They will provide an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrate positive progress in helping to advance the

Required Qualifications: Degree in marketing, communications, or related field. Previous experience working in an athletic communications department or related field.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Essential duties

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Communications Office for all varsity sports
• Write, edit, and publish game recaps, press releases, and feature stories in official department style
• Compile and verify game statistics using NCAA-approved software (StatCrew, Genius, PrestoSports, etc.)
• Serve as primary or secondary contact for assigned sports programs
• Manage live statistics and scoring for home contests across multiple sports
• Coordinate game-day operations, including setup and breakdown of press areas and stat crews
• Maintain and update team rosters, schedules, and historical records on the athletics website
• Design and publish social media content, including graphics, captions, and in-game updates
• Capture and edit photos and short-form video content for digital and social platforms
• Assist with media relations, including credentialing, press box management, and interview coordination
• Produce game notes, match programs, and other pregame materials
• Support live streaming operations, including camera work, graphics, and broadcast setup
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all published statistics and content
• Assist in promoting student-athlete awards, milestones, and conference honors
• Archive statistics, photos, and historical materials for long-term record keeping
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and student-workers to support communication needs
• Supervise and train student workers in statistics, operations, and media coverage
• Travel as needed with assigned teams to provide communications coverage
• Uphold NCAA, conference (PAC), and institutional policies and branding standards

Special challenges and environment:

Frequent nights and weekends; frequent work outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift at least 25 pounds; must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.