University of Georgia is hiring: Sports Communication Student Worker in Athens

Sports Communication Student Worker

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Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R27972P
Working Title: Sports Communication Student Worker
Department: Athletics-Sports Communication

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Position Summary

Assist with daily media relations and communications duties related to UGA’s 21-sport varsity athletic program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign is beneficial. Basic sports writing skills and social media capability also required. Grady College or Sport Management majors preferred. Students will be assigned certain sports to assist with Game Day operations. Having a flexible schedule and working nights and weekends are required. Students will also assist with office/clerical operations of the Sports Communications department which includes answering phone calls, scanning documents, special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies.

Physical Demands

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. Will occasionally sit and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during athletic competitions.

Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter