Athletics Communications Assistant (Part - Time)
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Athletics Communications Assistant (Part - Time)
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!
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 teams' 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
To apply visit jobs.jmu.edu and reference posting number 20001528. Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/athletics-communications-assistant-part-time-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states-abccd678-d603-40f0-952f-ecce44fdf221
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Posted: 26-Sep-25
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Type: Part-time
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Collegiate SportsInternal Number: 6596417
Athletics Communications Assistant (Part - Time)
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!
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 teams' 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
To apply visit jobs.jmu.edu and reference posting number 20001528. Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/athletics-communications-assistant-part-time-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states-abccd678-d603-40f0-952f-ecce44fdf221
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