Athletics Communications Assistant

Job Description

Support the Athletic Communications team during home events by helping run live broadcasts, in-game statistics, digital content, and game operations. This is a great role for students interested in sports media, production, journalism, or marketing.

Primary Responsibilities
Live Production

• Operate broadcast cameras (fixed/roaming), tripods, and intercoms
• Run the streaming software, graphics, and score bug
• Monitor audio levels; cue reads/replays; troubleshoot basic A/V issues

Game Operations & Stats

• Operate video board/scoreboard 
• Enter live stats using NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew; assist with official scoring
• Verify rosters, pronunciations, positions; distribute box scores and postgame files

Digital & Social

• Capture short-form video and photos for social and highlights
• Clip and upload key plays; write quick captions/recaps (follow AP style)

Web & Media

• Update event pages/rosters on the athletics website (e.g., SIDEARM)
• Post final scores, recaps, and notes; assist with basic graphics (Canva/Adobe)
• Help with media/photographer check-in and credentialing

Event Setup & Strike

• Pre-event setup of cameras, cables, headsets, computers, and signage
• Post-event tear down; inventory, sanitize, and store equipment

Scheduling & Hours

• Shifts align with home events: weeknights and weekends; occasional holidays
• Typical shift: 3–5 hours
• Flexible around classes; training provided.

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg and must be work study-eligible. (If you have questions about your work study eligibility, please consult your financial aid award letter, or contact Student Financial Services: [email protected])
• Dependable, punctual, and professional; able to take direction and follow run-of-show
• Comfortable with technology; quick learner; attentive to detail under pressure
• Clear communicator and strong teammate with a customer-service mindset

Preferred 

• Experience with NCAA LiveStats/StatCrew, Daktronics, Production Truck/OBS, or TriCaster
• Photo/video skills; Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
• Website CMS familiarity (e.g., SIDEARM)
• Writing/editing (AP style); basic graphic design
• Commitment to inclusive storytelling and accessibility standards

Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg and must be work study-eligible. (If you have questions about your work study eligibility, please consult your financial aid award letter, or contact Student Financial Services: [email protected])

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at [email protected].  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.