Midland University, a private, Christian, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is accepting applications for the position of Sports Information/Communications Graduate Assistant. The position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of Education, Master of Science Learning and Talent Development, Master of Science and Sports Administration and Leadership, or Master of Business Administration programs. The candidate will be responsible for writing game, meet, and event summaries, creating press releases, producing athletics publications, stat keeping, and other tasks and duties. The position offers tuition remission from the University and may include a monthly stipend and an on-campus meal plan.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Representing Midland University
• Writing/Editing and meeting deadlines
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Statistics and record keeping
• Social media
• Website maintenance
• Video production

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree (English, Communications, Sports Management, or similar preferred)
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Previous experience in game/event management setting or a SID office

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a writer, journalist, yearbook editor, or similar
• Adobe Creative Suite software experience
• Video filming and editing experience
• Experience with graphic/publication design
• PrestoStats, StatCrew, or other statistics software experience
• Athletics video streaming

Applicant Should demonstrate:

• A positive attitude
• A passion for writing
• Knowledge of a wide variety of sports
• Willingness to work a demanding fluid schedule, including nights and weekends
• A proactive work ethic
• An ability to resolve issues independently

Compensation:

• Tuition remission
• Free campus meal plan
• A monthly stipend

About Midland University

Midland University is located in Fremont, Nebraska, and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Midland offers 33 varsity sports and is home to over 900+ student-athletes. We are a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and an associate member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), competing in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's bowling, competitive cheer, men's and women's cross country, competitive dance, esports, football, flag football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's powerlifting, shotgun sports, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track & field, women's volleyball, and men's and women's wrestling.

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