Student Worker Athletic Communications Assistant

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Department

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• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

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Position Summary

The Athletic Communications Student Assistant provides support for all athletic communications and game day operations functions for East Texas A&M Athletics. This position assists with statistical operations live event coverage digital broadcasts media relations support and game day communications responsibilities. The student worker plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of game information to fans media conference offices and the NCAA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Game Day Operations

• Assist with setup and operation of game day communications equipment.
• Operate NCAA Live Stats and other official statistics software during athletic contests.
• Serve as scorekeeper statistician spotter or stat caller as assigned.
• Assist with ESPN broadcasts including graphics scorebug operation stat integration and production support.
• Support livestream operations for home athletic events.
• Assist with maintaining official game records and statistics.
• Coordinate distribution of game notes statistics and postgame reports to media and visiting teams.
• Help monitor game operations from a communications perspective to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA reporting requirements.

Athletic Communications Support

• Compile and verify statistics for athletic contests.
• Assist with updating athletic department websites and digital platforms.
• Support social media coverage during home events.
• Assist with photography videography and content collection for athletic communications purposes.
• Help prepare game notes media guides and other publications.
• Assist with archival and historical record maintenance.
• Support special events media days and championship hosting responsibilities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with coaches student-athletes officials media representatives and fans.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications staff.

Qualifications

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to learn statistical software livestreaming platforms and communications technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays as required by athletic event schedules.
• Interest in sports communications journalism broadcasting marketing or athletic administration preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NCAA Live Stats StatCrew Genius Sports or similar statistical software.
• Experience with ESPN productions or video broadcasting.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Knowledge of collegiate athletics and NCAA sports.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during athletic events.
• Ability to lift and transport communications equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in outdoor and indoor athletic venues under varying weather conditions.

Learning Outcomes

Students serving in this role will gain hands-on experience in:

• NCAA statistical reporting
• Sports broadcasting and production
• Media relations
• Event operations
• Digital content creation
• Athletic communications administration
• Professional communication and leadership development

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.