The Digital Media and Content Creation graduate assistant will work as a member of the Strategic Communications and Marketing office to effectively tell the story of Parkside Athletics, a NCAA Division II insitution through video and other digital media content. The successful candidate will have previous experience with social media management, videography, video editing, and graphic design. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Work as a team member in the Strategic Communications and Marketing office.
• Produce, coordinate, and edit the in-house production of external and internal video content to be used on social media, ParksideRangers.com, and more.
• Produce and distribute news releases, pre/postgame articles, and feature stories.
• Capture and edit in-game video content for highlight videos, social media, and other promotional items.
• Participate in conceptualizing and collaborating with departmental units and coaching staff on compelling video stories to be produced across the athletics department.
• Online and printed graphic design, including but not limited to the production of schedule posters, promotional graphics, social media campaigns and all other graphic design projects.
• Help to create content and continue to grow Parkside’s presence on social media, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Assist in the creation of social media content.
• Travel to select away athletic events as necessary.
• Manage a group of communications and video interns that assist during game days and in the office.
• Live game updates on social media.
• Other duties as assigned by the senior athletic administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Email resume, cover letter, and work samples to Associate Athletic Director - External Operations C.J. Selner - selner@uwp.edu

About University of Wisconsin - Parkside

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that’s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one’s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts. UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why.

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