Grad Assistant in Sports Information Office

West Chester University’s Sports Information Office welcomes applications for one (1) graduate assistantship position. The individual will work closely with many of West Chester’s 24 intercollegiate athletic programs, serving as the main media contact for a number of them as well. The successful applicant must be accepted into a WCU Graduate School. Acceptance to a master’s program is mandatory before an offer for an assistantship can be offered. 

Qualifications: Applicant must already have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in journalism, communications or related field). Experience in an athletic communications/media relations setting is preferred. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work athletic events, irregular schedules, weekends and/or evenings; Proficiency with online and desktop publishing, including InDesign and Photoshop; Familiarity and knowledge of StatCrew and NCAA Live Stats (Genius Sports) is preferred; Experience with social media tools; A well-rounded knowledge of athletics, including those sports offered at West Chester University preferred.

 

Applicants can apply online through Handshake, and/or send their resume to James Zuhlke, Sports Information Director, at West Chester University (jzuhlke@wcupa.edu). Applicants can apply for the GA position before being accepted into the program. However, if they are eventually not accepted, then they cannot fill the position.