The Graduate Assistant for Creative Video/Photography will work within the NCAA Division I Department of Athletics to assist in creating and executing digital media content for all 15 Division 1 programs. This position reports to the Coordinator of Creative Media and will work closely with the department's communications, marketing, and social media teams. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for sports and storytelling, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

SEMO is the winner of the OVC Commissioner's Cup in two of the past four school years, and has won more conference championships than any other school in the OVC since 2019. Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke was named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year in 2022.

The University has a total enrollment of nearly 10,000 students in Cape Girardeau, MO, situated near the bank of the Mississippi River in a community of over 80,000 in Cape Girardeau County. Cape Girardeau is located on Interstate 55, approximately two hours south of St. Louis, and three hours north of Memphis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of creative digital content, including videos, graphics, and photos for use on social media, websites, and other digital platforms
• Collaborate with coaches and student-athletes to produce compelling content that showcases their stories and accomplishments
• Manage content calendars and schedules to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Assist in the management of social media accounts and track analytics to measure effectiveness of content
• Support the department's game day production team by producing in-game video features and other content
• Assist with basic video editing tasks and assist in filming of events and practices
• Maintain the department's photo and video archives
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Creative Media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Visual Media, or related field
• Acceptance into a graduate program at an accredited college or university
• Experience with videography and photography
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere and Photoshop
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by events
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Previous experience in a collegiate athletics environment is preferred, but not required

Graduate Assistant Requirements

• Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and a Master’s Program at Southeast Missouri State
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in their selected area of study during graduate school

Compensation:

• $1,100 monthly stipend (paid bi-weekly), plus the opportunity to earn additional hourly wage during summer and break periods as mutually agreed upon with supervisor.
• Graduate assistant will receive full tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours per semester (Fall/Spring), plus opportunity to apply for additional tuition waiver for summer term.

Send resume, cover letter, portfolio and list of three references to Nate Saverino, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, nsaverino@semo.edu.

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