Athletics Staff - Athletic Communications Assistant

**Job Title: Athletic Communications Assistant** Department: Athletics Staff Supervisor: Lauren Moore Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis. **Department Description** The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking real world experience in the fast-paced environment of college athletics.  **Do you want a career in sports media?** Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on experience in Division I Athletics. **What would I get to do?** * Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award-winning accounts, some with over 20k followers. Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences. * Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume * Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics. Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite * Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies * Hands-on media relations experience with chance to Interview student-athletes and coaches for stories and website content * Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content. * Other duties as assigned **What we are looking for?** * Someone with a motor. Someone who is willing to work a variety of jobs. * Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule. Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends.  * Someone willing to learn new skills. **Perks** * High Point University gear * Chance to travel to away games * Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department * Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume **Job Location/ Hours Required** The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. **Required Qualifications:** Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of social media and be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends. **Desired Skills:** * Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA * A willingness to learn new skills * Strong writer and/or design skills * Understanding of social media platforms