Communications Graduate Assistant

Job Title: Mansfield Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Mansfield

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of promoting and publicizing the University’s athletic programs.
• Serve as an office lead for traditional athletic communication (sports information) duties and act as a direct sport/media contact for select sport(s).
• Assist with management of social media platforms and assistant with management of official athletics’ website.
• Serve as official statistician for home events. Assist with coordination of official statistical databases.
• Creation of written content in various forms.
• Manage Creative Services including photography and videography, and the PSAC Network mandates. Serve as broadcast liaison.
• Assist with and manage creation of graphic design in various forms.
• Support alumni outreach and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in – related field - Journalism, Mass Communications/Media, Communication Studies, Marketing, Business, Visual Arts, Multimedia, Athletic/Sports Administration, and/or Sports Studies.
• Accepted into the Commonwealth University and in good academic standing.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage/prioritize multiple deadlines in fast-pace and competitive environment.
• Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively as a team.
• Preferred experience working in athletic communications with a basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Experience keeping statistics with STATCREW, NCAA (Genius) Live Stats, and/or related programs.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign and various graphic design platforms, and/or tools.
• Experience in photography and videography, and editing.
• Documented experience writing game recaps, features stories, etc.
• Broadcast and video streaming experience (Preferred: Experience with Production Truck, and/or similar tool/service).
• Demonstrated experience with social media management and strategy.
• Experience with web content management and editing (Example: SIDEARM Sports).

Supervisor Contact Info
Drew Patrick
dpatrick@mansfield.edu
570-662-4846

Department/Office
Decker Gym 117

$7200 stipend