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Title: GA Athletics Communications

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2025

Contact Person: Steve Fohl

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This individual will serve as the direct contact for several sports and will work with sports communications team members in creation and execution of both creative and informational content, including, but not limited to: written stories, website management, maintaining statistics, social media, photography and videography.

The graduate assistant will also assist with the execution of content plans surrounding events and other department initiatives and could assist with game day staging elements including marketing execution, music and fan engagement.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills. Experience in the Adobe Creative Suite and/or statistical software programs (Stat Crew/NCAA Live Stats) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled in EKU's Graduate School

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.