Eastern Michigan University is accepting applications for three (3) Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant positions for the 2023-24 academic year. Located in Ypsilanti, Mich., Eastern Michigan is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and sponsors 19 Division I sports.                    

Job duties include: Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of a year experience in intercollegiate media relations/sports information work, experience in desktop publishing with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software, experience in writing and social media, familiarity with NCAA Live Stats/Stat Crew software, and strong communications skills. All candidates should possess the ability to meet deadlines and work nights/weekends. Priority will be given to those with video and/or graphic design experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not confined to: Serving as the primary media contact for at least two sports (secondary football, baseball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, track/cross country, tennis, rowing).

This is a two-year assistantship with an estimated start date of August 1, 2023. The successful applicants must meet the admission requirements for EMU's Graduate School and will be awarded a bi-weekly stipend plus tuition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary media contact for at least two sports
• Oversee all social media content (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and assist in the creation of content, including graphics and video, for primary sports with an emphasis on creative story telling.
• Manage content on EMUEagles.com including press release, photos, bios and schedules for primary sports.
• Assist in the production of video content for EMUEagles.com and ESPN3/ESPN+
• Maintain historical records, statistics and archives for primary sports.
• Manage gameday/meetday operations for primary sports and assist in game operations for other sports as needed.
• Evening and weekend hours with some travel
• Assist in the development of undergraduate interns.
• Other duties as assigned, including various research projects and game operations.

Please send letter of application, resume and 2-3 work samples to greg.steiner@emich.edu:
Greg Steiner
Associate AD for Media Relations
Eastern Michigan University
799 N. Hewitt Rd.
Room 307 George Gervin GameAbove Center
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Application review will begin immediately. EMU reserves the right to fill this position immediately or to extend the search as circumstances may warrant.

Information for the Graduate School at Eastern Michigan University can be accessed at emich.edu/admissions/grad/index.php

Qualifications:
• Minimum of one year’s experience in an intercollegiate athletic media relations/communications office.
• Must be self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiarity with SIDEARM web site maintenance, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of video editing software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of various NCAA Live Stats/Stat Crew software packages
• Experience in writing and editing with knowledge of AP style.
• A bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program. Some departments require higher minimum GPAs; see specific program requirements.

About Eastern Michigan University

Eastern is a great place to work. Our professional, inclusive environment fosters respectful and friendly comradery. Our beautiful 800-acre campus filled with nearly 22,000 lively, intelligent and innovative students, makes Eastern an exciting and energizing place to build your career. There are so many advantages to working at EMU. From competitive wages, excellent benefits packages, tuition waiver program, and just the feeling of making a difference in the lives of students, Eastern might just be the place for you to make your mark. Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second public oldest university in Michigan. It currently serves 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. About Eastern Michigan University Athletics Eastern Michigan University has been a ...member of the Mid-American Conference since 1971 and has been among the league's most successful members. The Division I program boasts 157 MAC team championships, the most of any team in the league during that span. Eastern Michigan, which has had a representative at every summer Olympics since 1960, has won 15 team national championships and 55 individual national titles since 1932.

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