Student: Athletics Communications Assistant (Sports Information)

Position Summary
Support the Athletic Communications team during home events by helping run live broadcasts in-game statistics digital content and game operations. This is a great role for students interested in sports media production journalism or marketing.

Primary Responsibilities
Live Production

• Operate broadcast cameras (fixed/roaming) tripods and intercoms
• Run the streaming software graphics and score bug
• Monitor audio levels; cue reads/replays; troubleshoot basic A/V issues

Game Operations & Stats

• Operate video board/scoreboard 
• Enter live stats using NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew; assist with official scoring
• Verify rosters pronunciations positions; distribute box scores and postgame files

Digital & Social

• Capture short-form video and photos for social and highlights
• Clip and upload key plays; write quick captions/recaps (follow AP style)

Web & Media

• Update event pages/rosters on the athletics website (e.g. SIDEARM)
• Post final scores recaps and notes; assist with basic graphics (Canva/Adobe)
• Help with media/photographer check-in and credentialing

Event Setup & Strike

• Pre-event setup of cameras cables headsets computers and signage
• Post-event tear down; inventory sanitize and store equipment

Scheduling & Hours

• Shifts align with home events: weeknights and weekends; occasional holidays
• Typical shift: 35 hours
• Flexible around classes; training provided.

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $15.97/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits

Qualifications :

• Dependable punctual and professional; able to take direction and follow run-of-show
• Comfortable with technology; quick learner; attentive to detail under pressure
• Clear communicator and strong teammate with a customer-service mindset

Preferred 

• Experience with NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew Daktronics Production Truck/OBS or TriCaster
• Photo/video skills; Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop Illustrator or Canva
• Website CMS familiarity (e.g. SIDEARM)
• Writing/editing (AP style); basic graphic design
• Commitment to inclusive storytelling and accessibility standards

Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg and must be work study-eligible. (If you have questions about your work study eligibility please consult your financial aid award letter or contact Student Financial Services: )

Additional Information :

What Youll Gain

Hands-on game-day experience portfolio pieces (broadcasts clips graphics recaps) professional references and opportunities to advance into lead or sport-specific roles.

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race creed color religion gender age national origin disability military service protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity transgender status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at   Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.

Application Instructions:

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time