Ottawa University Arizona · 1 week ago
Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
Surprise, AZ
Part-time
Onsite
New GradOttawa University Arizona (OUAZ) is seeking a motivated Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant to promote their athletic programs through strategic communications and social media engagement. This role provides hands-on experience in athletics communications and sports information management, ideal for individuals pursuing a career in sports media or athletic administration.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
James Hamill
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining and managing statistical records for all athletic events (PrestoStats), 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Tuition waiver for 18 credit hours per year in one of Ottawa University’s graduate programs
Partial meal allowance
Bi-weekly living stipend
Company
Ottawa University Arizona
Ottawa University is building on a 151-year history with the residential campus in Surprise, Arizona.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joy Simi, M.A.
Corporate Partnership Advisor
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