Athletic Marketing & Communications Grad Assistant

Provide professional assistance under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication and Associate Athletic Director for Marketing

Weekly Hours: Maximum of 20 hours per week or 300 hours per semester

Compensation: Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester)

Job Duties/Responsibilities for Marketing Graduate Assistant

Design and implement graphics for promotions throughout the year

Assist in creating in-game scripts and fan engagement elements on gameday

Coordinate marketing and promotional activities for assigned sports

Serve as Box Office manager and supervise game day ticket operations

Assist with box-office operations, counter/online sales for all ticketed games/events

Collaborate on annual ticket campaigns to develop and implement new ways to drive revenue and attendance at games

Assist with reconciliation of event sales and help with reporting of revenue generation and event attendance

Oversee student employees at select events

Research projects as directed and be able to present a summary and an opinion of the findings as related to athletics

Coordinate the basketball Jasper Club including credentials, entrance to the club

Assist in planning and execution of special events for athletics

Traveling to athletic games and events when required

Other duties as assigned

Job Duties/Responsibilities for Athletic Communication Graduate Assistant

Must be able to work with scheduled deadlines

Experience writing press releases, game notes and feature stories

Coordinating interviews and other requests with coaches and student-athletes

Have experience using and knowledge of live stats software’s

Computer proficiency, website design and maintenance

Set up, maintain, and operate athletic streaming equipment

Familiarity with Side Arm website service

Managing the press box/scorer's table for home events for assigned sports

Traveling to athletic games and events when required

Ability to work on weekends and evening hours

Other duties as assigned

The position is for graduate students enrolled at Manhattan University that have been approved by Student Financial Services for approval.

Qualifications

Previous experience working in marketing or sports information preferred

Knowledge of sports statistics, video streaming, graphic design, marketing, website management and social media

Contribute to content creation, expected to provide ideas and help with the execution of content

The ability to work efficiently, effectively, and agreeably under pressure; work independently and work well with others

Ability to work a flexible schedule (morning/day/evening/weekends) during the academic year

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