Graduate Assistant - Athletics Media & Events

Graduate Assistant For Sports Information & Creative Services Maharishi International University (MIU) Athletics is building the MIU Pioneers program from the ground up, integrating competitive excellence with Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) — a methodology developed by Athletic Director Rubén Sánchez that trains athletes across four levels of performance: Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical. The Graduate Assistant for Sports Information & Creative Services works directly with the Sports Information & Creative Director to tell the story of MIU Athletics — producing the graphics, video, and live event coverage that build the program's brand, support recruiting, and document the Pioneer journey for fans, families, and the campus community.
This role is ideal for a graduate student who wants hands-on, portfolio-building experience across graphic design, video production, live event broadcasting, and collegiate sports media in a fast-growing, startup athletics environment.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree completed prior to the start date
Acceptance into and continuous enrollment in an MIU graduate program for the duration of the assistantship
Demonstrated skill in graphic design and video editing (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva, or equivalent tools), with a portfolio or work samples available on request
Strong photography and videography skills, including in low-light gym and field conditions
Comfort operating camera, audio, and streaming equipment, and troubleshooting technical issues in real time
Strong written communication skills for captions, articles, and game recaps
Availability to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and travel for road games as needed
Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff in a fast-paced, early-stage program
Openness to learning and integrating Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) principles into department storytelling and brand voice
Preferred Qualifications Experience producing collegiate or amateur sports content, including game-day social media and recap content
Live-stream production experience (e.g., OBS, Switcher Studio, YouTube Live, or similar platforms), including camera switching, graphics overlays, and play-by-play/color commentary coordination
Experience hosting, emceeing, or announcing live events or broadcasts
Motion graphics, animation, or web design skills
Experience managing social media content calendars and analytics
Familiarity with NAIA or collegiate athletics communications standards
Personal practice of Transcendental Meditation or genuine interest in mindfulness-based performance training (not required)
Responsibilities Content Creation & Graphic Design
Design graphics for social media, the athletics website, recruiting materials, and game-day signage, consistent with MIU Pioneers brand guidelines
Edit photo and video footage into polished highlight reels, recaps, hype videos, and social-ready content
Build and maintain a content library of photos, video, and graphics organized by sport and event
Photography & Video Coverage
Provide photography and video coverage of practices, competitions, and special events across all MIU Pioneers sports
Capture candid and action photography for use in recruiting, marketing, and donor communications
Coordinate coverage schedules with the Creative Director to ensure consistent representation across teams
Live Streaming & Event Production
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot live-streaming and broadcast equipment for home competitions
Support or lead game-day production elements, including camera operation, graphics overlays, and audio
Assist with hosting and emceeing athletic events, award ceremonies, and special programming as needed
Support execution of athletics special events, including setup, run-of-show, and breakdown
Brand, Digital Presence & Department Support
Assist with managing MIU Athletics' social media accounts, including scheduling and publishing content
Contribute articles, recaps, and athlete features to the athletics website
Support the Sports Information & Creative Director with administrative tasks tied to content production and event logistics
Help train student-athletes or work-study staff on basic content capture when needed
Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) Integration
Participate in CBS workshops to understand the Four Levels of Performance framework and reflect it authentically in storytelling
Help capture and communicate the CBS philosophy and "Pioneer Way" identity across all creative output
Skills and Competencies Graphic design and video editing proficiency, with an eye for clean, on-brand visual storytelling
Photography and videography skills across fast-moving, variable-lighting competition environments
Live production skills, including streaming, camera operation, and on-the-fly troubleshooting
Public-facing presence for hosting events and representing the program
Organizational skills to manage multiple events, deadlines, and content requests at once
Comfort working in a lean, startup athletics environment with evolving systems and support
Genuine interest in holistic, consciousness-based approaches to athletic performance and storytelling