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Graduate Assistant– Athletic Communications Kent State University(1 Position) Two-year position beginning in August of 2022 includes tuition reimbursement, an $8,000 stipend per year plus the option to earn a summer hourly wage.

Basic Function: Assist the athletic communication department in coverage and promotion of the Golden Flashes 19 Division-I athletic programs. Successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Athletics Communication

Shared Graduate Assistant– Athletic Communications Kent State University (1 Position) Two-year position beginning in August of 2022 includes tuition reimbursement, an $8,000 stipend per year plus the option to earn a summer hourly wage.

In addition to working within the athletic communications department, this position will also report to the Sports Administration graduate school and research and other projects within the Sports Administration school may be assigned.

Successful candidate must be admitted into the Sports Administration Graduate School at Kent State University.

Graduate Assistant– Athletic Communications Video (GFTV) (1 Position) Two-year position beginning in August of 2022 includes tuition reimbursement, an $8,000 stipend per year plus summer hourly wage.

Basic Function: Assist in the planning, development, and dispersal of video to social media and other outlets to showcase Intercollegiate Athletics’ accomplishments and programs. Reports to Video Producer for athletic communications or designated supervisor.

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in sports administration, communication, journalism or other related field

• Experience in a college athletic communications office
• Knowledge of Stat Crew and/or Genius Sports
• Knowledge of SideArm web platform
• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends
• Must meet the admission requirements for graduate school at Kent State
• Knowledge of field production techniques, standards and skills in visualizing and shooting concepts.
• Hand-held camera expertise and use of camera stabilization and support equipment such as C-Stands, Gimbal, sliders, etc.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Production for video production.
• Strong project/time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.