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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe University of Mississippi fondly referred to as Ole Miss stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant inclusive community where every member student faculty and staff can achieve their fullest potential.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.
The Ole Miss Athletics Communications Department is seeking one 1 graduate assistant for the 202526 and 202627 school years. This unique position allows for the selected candidate to gain handson experience in the intercollegiate sports industry while assisting Ole Miss Athletics in growing its brand and telling the stories of its student athletes. The selected candidate will serve alongside marketing and creative directors on external teams which will develop implement and evaluate communications and promotional plans for select sports.
Responsibilities will consist of assisting in all aspects of the athletics communications department including but not limited to the following:
Serve as a media contact for at least one sport which could include mens or womens golf mens or womens tennis rifle or other sport
Serve as secondary contact for another sport which could include mens or womens basketball softball baseball or other sport
Generate press releases event recaps feature stories and related content
Develop monitor and maintain consistent social media presence
Maintain team information and content on websites and physical archives
Produce publications including media guides game programs etc.
Report information to the NCAA and SEC
Assist in coordination of home athletics events
Qualifications:
Job contingent on admission into the Ole Miss Graduate School and the completion of a successful background check
Candidates must be enrolled full time 9 hours) Degree program cannot be an online program
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong work ethic initiative and professionalism
Ability and willingness to work long hours including nights weekends and holiday breaks
Preferred applicants possess knowledge of basic computer applications and a willingness and ability to learn new programs
This is a 912 month position that can be renewed an additional year; $1557 per month stipend position Graduate School scholarship to cover 100 of regular Graduate School tuition and nonresident fee. Candidate will also receive an Athletics scholarship for their capital improvement fee and an allotment for books.
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