SUMMARY
The Sports Information Graduate Assistant supports the promotion and visibility of Cornerstone University Athletics through athletic communications, sports media relations, content creation, digital storytelling, social media management, statistics reporting, and game-day coverage. This position provides hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications, sports journalism, sports broadcasting, multimedia production, website management, and athletic administration while pursuing a graduate degree. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the creation and distribution of athletic communications, including game recaps, press releases, and feature stories
- Maintain and update athletic website content, including rosters, schedules, statistics, and historical records
- Provide live game coverage through statistics software, live streaming, and social media platforms
- Manage and grow the athletic department’s social media presence with engaging, timely content
- Coordinate media relations efforts, including credentialing and press box/game day operations
- Compile and report statistics to conference and national governing bodies
- Design graphics and multimedia content for digital and print use
- Assist with the production of game programs, media guides, and other publications
- Support photography and video efforts for games, events, and promotional purposes
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director
- All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.?
- Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Acceptance into a Cornerstone University graduate program
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
- Knowledge of athletic statistics and sports rules preferred
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation
- Familiarity with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and athletic statistical software is a plus
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel as required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
PREFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Experience with live stats software (e.g., Presto, StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, or similar)
- Basic photography, videography and production skills
- Graphic design experience
- Understanding of collegiate athletics and NAIA/NCAA guidelines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Tuition assistance or stipend in accordance with university graduate assistant policies
- Valuable hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications
- Networking opportunities within the athletic and sports media industry
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
- Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
- The Cornerstone Christian World View
- The Cornerstone Academic Vision
- The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
- The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
