TCNJ Athletics is seeking candidates for the position of Sports Information Graduate Assistant.
The Sports Information Graduate Assistant is a part-time position that resides in the Athletic Department reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications. The position assists with specific teams as assigned, in addition to larger department-wide projects. The position will serve as primary media contact for selected teams and will assist with compiling/keeping statistics for multiple teams, write pre-game, postgame and feature stories, manage student-workers assigned to sports information duties at events, and maintain strong working relationships with coaches and staff in the Athletic Department.
Main Responsibilities - Serve as primary contact for selected teams - Assist with larger department-wide projects - Keep statistics and compile historical records - Write feature and game stories - Media relations, marketing and social media management
Learning Objectives - An understanding of the athletics communications industry from a professional standpoint - Development of skills to include writing, public relations, and relationship building - The ability work independently and confidently on multiple and complex tasks with tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience working in an athletics communication office - Basic understanding of statistics software, including NCAA Live Stats and StatCrew, as well as desktop publishing software (InDesign, Photoshop) -Strong writing, communication, and time management skills - An understanding of video editing, livestreaming technology, photography and/or graphic design
The College of New Jersey Athletic Department strives for excellence in providing a nationally competitive athletic and academic experience. We support the well-rounded student-athlete by developing the student-athlete academically, athletically and socially in preparation for life after college. We aim to recruit, advance and graduate student-athletes who are committed to personal growth, character development, serving the greater good of the campus and community, and embracing the ideals of the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The College of New Jersey provides equitable opportunities for men and women to participate in nationally competitive athletic programs under the guidelines of the New Jersey Athletic Conference and the NCAA.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in sub...urban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
The College of New Jersey Athletic Department strives for excellence in providing a nationally competitive athletic and academic experience. We support the well-rounded student-athlete by developing the student-athlete academically, athletically and socially in preparation for life after college. We aim to recruit, advance and graduate student-athletes who are committed to personal growth, character development, serving the greater good of the campus and community, and embracing the ideals of the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The College of New Jersey provides equitable opportunities for men and women to participate in nationally competitive athletic programs under the guidelines of the New Jersey Athletic Conference and the NCAA.
