Athletics Media Relations-Sports Information
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202400017ST

Title:

Athletics Media Relations-Sports Information

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

IMC Athletics External Engagement

Division:

Integrated Marketing Communications

Hours per week:

>28

Hiring Rate:

7.25 1st year

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Nature & Purpose of Position: The Sam Houston Athletics Media office is looking for students interested in joining the Athletics Media team. The Athletics Media office team is searching for potential candidates with a love for Sam Houston Athletics and college athletics as a whole. Preferred candidates include those who have an inclination or interest in media relations, social media, sports statistics and notes, and historical aspects of Bearkat and NCAA sports.Duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with in-game statistics at Bearkat Athletic events
• Researching and compiling historical stats and data regarding Sam Houston's Athletic programs for use in game notes, game broadcasts and to showcase on social media
• Assist with the coordination of interviews for Sam Houston's student-athletes, coaches and athletics personnel
• Writing game stories, preview stories and/or feature stories for GoBearkats.com
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics Media

Pursuit towards a degree in mass communications are not required, but is preferred.When applying, please list your major and if applicable, which mass communications classes you have been enrolled in. Production samples may also be requested at the time of the interview.Although office hours will be included, the job will include the working of events, which often includes nights and weekend work at campus athletic venues.Open Date:

01/09/2024

Position Number:

9N9218

Contact Name & Title:

Ben Rikard Asst Dir Athletics Media * IMC - Athletics Communications

Contact Phone:

4-1764

Contact Email:

bar052@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #:

WBAC 160

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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