Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant- Videography amp Creative Services

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Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant- Videography & Creative Services
Category:
Staff
Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Worcester, MA
Posted:
Mar 30, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Part-time
Position ID:
144683
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About Assumption University:
Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.
Assumption University is a private, Catholic university which offers its 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students a Catholic liberal education. The University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.
Job Description:
BASIC PURPOSE: The Assumption University Athletic Department is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to fill a key role in the office and at events as an athletic communications graduate assistant for videography and creative services during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years. The graduate assistant for videography and creative services will report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing and be involved in the day-to-day operations of the department while gaining hands-on experience in a variety of areas.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: The graduate assistant will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing with publicity efforts for the University's 24 NCAA Division II varsity sports athletic program. The selected candidate will:
1. Act as the primary contact person for overseeing, directing, setting up, managing, and broadcasting home athletic events for NE10 NOW. This includes scheduling all broadcasting positions primarily with student interns and work study students majoring in communication and media. Also help capture short video clips of events.
2. In collaboration with the Northeast-10 Conference's Director of Strategic Communications and Multimedia Services, ensure that the athletic department is in compliance with all multimedia efforts for broadcasting home athletic events of applicable sports. Make recommendations for purchasing and/or upgrading equipment as needed.
3. With assistance from communication and media majors, oversee and create content for the Assumption Athletics YouTube account. This includes postgame interviews as well as creating features and highlight videos for all sports.
4. In collaboration with a second graduate assistant, take a leadership role with promoting Assumption Athletics through other primary athletic social media accounts (e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
5. Take the lead and oversee the department's graphic design efforts with the assistance of student interns and work study students who are graphic design majors and/or graphic design minors.
6. Provide assistance to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing with other projects as needed, which includes department banquets for the Hall of Fame and annual department awards.
Requirements:
* Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
* Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in communications or a related field from an accredited institution and looking to pursue a professional career in videography and other creative aspects of athletic communications.
* Candidates must be accepted into a graduate degree program at Assumption University before being hired as a Graduate Assistant
* Previous experience in an athletic communications office.
* Expertise and experience with videography, which includes capturing and editing content using applicable software, as well as various social media platforms.
* Ability to work nights and weekends.
* Have a willingness to travel, especially for postseason competitions.
* A desire to learn and continue to improve all skills involving capturing and editing video as well as with social media.
Preferred Skills & Needs:
* Experience with BlueFrame Technology.
* Knowledge of a variety of sports.
Additional Information:
SCOPE:
* Maintains on-going contacts with representatives of the various media outlets.
* Communicates regularly with University students, faculty and staff.
* Maintains extensive photographic and video library of all student/athletes - past and present.
* Possesses and understands the many skills required for the profession; i.e., journalistic, graphic design, photographic, videotape and electronic media, computer program, application and networking.
COMPENSATION:
* The position is slated to start in August. Compensation will include an annual stipend.
* This is a 20 hour per week, 40 week/year position from August 2022 - May 2023.
* Compensation includes Graduate Tuition remission in an Assumption University graduate program.Tuition Remission includes 3 courses in the fall and 3 in the spring and 2 courses for the summer (fees not included) until graduate degree completed or employment ends, whichever occurs first.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. This position requires working nights and weekends. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.
Application Instructions:
Please be sure to submit your cover letter addressing qualifications for this position along with your resume.
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