Working Title: Athletics Communications Assistant (Part - Time)

State Role Title: Media Specialist I

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300055 - Athletics Communications

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/02/2025

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Athletics Communication Assistant. The position will run through the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, renewable for an additional 12 months by mutual decision.

This is a part-time wage position working up to 1,500 hours over a 12-month period, at $15.00 an hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Athletics Communication staff with coverage of 18 Division I sports with an emphasis on digital and social media
• Extensive involvement as a communications contact for football and primary contact for softball alongside significant contributions to men's and women's basketball coverage
• Collaborating with communications and other external relations staff on digital content development related to assigned sports
• Responsibility for game notes, game programs, website updates and social media content for assigned sports
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt and NCAA rules
• Emphasis is placed on constantly-evolving strategies and methods for content and promotion of an athletics program in the current digital age.
• Be highly motivated, energetic and be able to manage a work schedule that includes some weekend work

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience (academic year considered) in an intercollegiate or professional sports team's communications office (student assistant or internship experience is acceptable)
• Possess good writing and editing ability and knowledge of AP writing style
• Experience producing social media content on Instagram, X and Facebook representing a brand
• Desktop publishing experience (experience in InDesign would be beneficial as well as Photoshop)
• Knowledge of various web software programs, game operations and various statistical programs
• Experience producing social media content for college athletics sport programs
  
  

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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