Belmont University’s Department of Athletics is seeking applicants for two (2) graduate assistant positions in its Athletic Communications’ office.  The positions will encompass various duties, including: serving as a primary media relations’ contact for assigned sports including, but not limited to: baseball, volleyball, women’s soccer, softball, Olympic sports; acting as an intermediary between the athletic program and various media outlets; serving as primary content creator for assigned sport social media accounts; serving as secondary media relations contact for men’s basketball; assisting with the planning, staffing and coverage of all BU sports; updating the official athletic website of Belmont University Athletics, belmontbruins.com; writing and disseminating press releases; game notes and record book layout design and content management; statistical upkeep; assisting staff with game day operations; supporting multimedia endeavors, including, but not limited to: marketing/promotions; graphic design, live event video streaming,; and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field, acceptance into Belmont University’s Sport Administration graduate program or another approved graduate program, and 1-2 years of experience in the athletic communications’ field. Must have proven written and oral communications skills, with the ability to produce creative content, press releases, game notes, media guides and other game day materials. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Spark, Audition, etc.), NCAA Genius & Stat Crew statistical software and social media management platforms such as TweetDeck and the Facebook Creative Suite (or comparable) required. Experience SIDEARM, PrestoSports or comparable online content management system a plus. Previous intercollegiate athletic SID experience preferred. Involves periodic travel and night/weekend hours. Start date is flexible, but recommended no later than August 1, 2023.  Applicants must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Belmont University.

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Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Click here to learn more. Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the ...end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.

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