The West Virginia University Athletic Communications Office is now accepting applications to fill student assistant positions for the 2017-18 school year.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: public relations coverage of assigned WVU varsity sports, feature writing, press release writing, acting as a liaison between WVU athletics and the media, working closely with the Big 12 Conference office, working closely with assigned sport’s head coach, sport game-day operations, pre- and post-event operations, Internet writing and assisting with Mountaineer football and men’s basketball game-day operations.
Applicants MUST possess excellent writing ability, demonstrate the knack for meeting deadlines, be well-organized, maintain a high level of time management skills, be willing to work weekends and some late evenings and must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment. A background in sports is preferred but not required.
Attire is semi-professional during working hours, professional at your assigned sporting events. The volunteer assistantship can count toward internship credit.
Applications must include cover letter, resume, a list of three references and writing/design samples. Application deadline is
Wednesday, April 12. Applications must be submitted to the attention of Shannon McNamara, associate director of athletic communications, in Room 217, WVU Coliseum. Applications also can be emailed to Shannon at
shannon.mcnamara@mail.wvu.edu.
