Graduate Assistant, Athletic Com Graphic & Video Content Creator

Summary:   Queens University of Charlotte’s Athletics is an NCAA Division I program distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and consistently competing at the highest possible levels. The Royals joined the ASUN Conference on July 1, 2022.

 Former graduate assistants (GA) and interns have used their learning and practicing experiences with the Royals to land jobs with organizations such as the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, USA Triathlon, USA Swimming, and Ally to name a few. 

 This is a 12-month renewable internship that reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. The Graduate Assistant (GA) position begins on July 1, 2025. The successful candidate must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. This role is eligible for tuition remission for up to six credit hours per semester and a stipend. No housing is offered.

 ** Duties and Responsibilities **

This is a great opportunity to enhance an individual’s graphic and video content creation skills. The graduate assistant for graphic and video content creation will learn how to assist the athletic communications and marketing with using social media platforms to grow the Queens Athletics brand. The selected individual will be provided instruction and directions and perform duties under close observation. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. All graphics and videos will be produced for use on the Queens Athletics website, social media platforms, Queens Sports Network, printed pieces, promotional material, publications and digital media.

 ** Areas Learning and Application:**

• Learn and practice how to produce graphics
• Learn and practice assistance in production of digital web content 
• Learn and practice how to produce video content
• Learn and practice how to operate cameras for photography and video
• Learn and practice promoting athletic teams and student-athletes via social media

Summary:   Queens University of Charlotte’s Athletics is an NCAA Division I program distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and consistently competing at the highest possible levels. The Royals joined the ASUN Conference on July 1, 2022.

 Former graduate assistants (GA) and interns have used their learning and practicing experiences with the Royals to land jobs with organizations such as the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, USA Triathlon, USA Swimming, and Ally to name a few. 

 This is a 12-month renewable internship that reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. The Graduate Assistant (GA) position begins on July 1, 2025. The successful candidate must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. This role is eligible for tuition remission for up to six credit hours per semester and a stipend. No housing is offered.

 ** Duties and Responsibilities **

This is a great opportunity to enhance an individual’s graphic and video content creation skills. The graduate assistant for graphic and video content creation will learn how to assist the athletic communications and marketing with using social media platforms to grow the Queens Athletics brand. The selected individual will be provided instruction and directions and perform duties under close observation. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. All graphics and videos will be produced for use on the Queens Athletics website, social media platforms, Queens Sports Network, printed pieces, promotional material, publications and digital media.

 ** Areas Learning and Application:**

• Learn and practice how to produce graphics
• Learn and practice assistance in production of digital web content 
• Learn and practice how to produce video content
• Learn and practice how to operate cameras for photography and video
• Learn and practice promoting athletic teams and student-athletes via social media
• Learn and practice organizing photo and video shoots for coaches, staff, and student-athletes 
• Learn and practice daily management of the athletic social media accounts
• Learn and practice preparing monthly reports on social media analytics
• Learn and practice assisting in home event management and staffing 

 **   ***Qualifications *

• Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, sport management or related area of study
• Must be a current, full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. 
• Strong communication, organization, writing, editing and design skills
• Experience using Mac and PC computers
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Strong follow‐up and follow‐through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition)
• Video/audio editing experience preferred, graphic design experience also preferred
• Photography skills are strongly encouraged

 ** Program Alignment**

• Masters in Sport Management, Masters in Communication, Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Talent and Organizational Development

 ** Preferred Qualifications **

• Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
• Photography skills are strongly encouraged

 ** Application Process**

Does this sound like a good fit? Please submit the following:

1. A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience
2. Current résumé 
3. Writing Samples
4. Contact information for three professional references.

  Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

 ** About Queens University of Charlotte**

Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors. 

 Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership , Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education.  This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. 

 Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges. 

 By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte  with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community. 

 Queens University of Charlotte aims to be a leading comprehensive university, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community. Queens is a campus where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The mission of Queens is to provide transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, encourage ethical living, and prepare individuals for purposeful and fulfilling lives. To this end, the University recruits talented faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Queens encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically minoritized communities. The University also invites applications from individuals who are prepared to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body and to collaborate with colleagues to make Queens an equitable and inclusive place to live, learn, and work. 

 Queens works to provide an accessible living, learning, and working environment for current and prospective faculty, staff, and students and visitors to our campus. If there are accommodations, we can provide to make your application process more accessible, please contact the Director of Human Resources (hr@queens.edu, 704-337-2297). The position duties and responsibilities listed above should be able to be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. HR works in partnership with employees to manage the workplace accommodations process. 

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