Sports Media Assistant

Company: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Posting Number:G/R12989PWorking Title:Sports Media AssistantDepartment:Grady-Journalism DepartmentAbout the University of Georgia:The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the states oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.Employment Type:EmployeeAnticipated Start Date:08/16/2021Posting Date:07/23/2021Open Until Filled:YesLocation of Vacancy:Athens Area EOO Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).UGA Statement:PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement forFederal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit or call (706) 542-2222.Duties/Responsibilities:Providing event-planning support for Carmical Sports Media Institute programming, including lectures, symposia, professionals in residence, the Paralympic Games student bureau and the sports media-specific study abroad program. Creating and updating web site content and otherwise maintaining the two sites under the Carmical Sports Media Institutes purview: sportsmediainstitute.uga.edu and ejsgameplan.com. Helping to create and post content to @SportsMediaUGA accounts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Aggregating and distributing sports media-specific internship and job opportunities for Sports Media Certificate students. Tracking and communicating with Sports Media Certificate alumni, including via periodic digital newsletters. Marketing the Sports Media Certificate program and the UGA-Grady High School Sports Broadcast Program to high schools across Georgia, especially in underserved communities. Percentage of time:100Classification Title:Temporary Office/ClericalFLSA:Non-ExemptFTE:.50Position Summary:Providing event-planning support for Carmical Sports Media Institute programming, including lectures, symposia, professionals in residence, the Paralympic Games student bureau and the sports media-specific study abroad program. Creating and updating web site content and otherwise maintaining the two sites under the Carmical Sports Media Institutes purview: sportsmediainstitute.uga.edu and ejsgameplan.com. Helping to create and post content to @SportsMediaUGA accounts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Aggregating and distributing sports media-specific internship and job opportunities for Sports Media Certificate students. Tracking and communicating with Sports Media Certificate alumni, including via periodic digital newsletters. Marketing the Sports Media Certificate program and the UGA-Grady High School Sports Broadcast Program to high schools across Georgia, especially in underserved communities.Physical Demands:Sitting for long periods of time.Is this a Position of Trust?:NoDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :NoDoes this position require a P-Card? :NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :NoIs driving a requirement of this position?:NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No

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