Graduate Assistant- Sport Information & Fan Engagement

Howard Payne University Sport Information & Fan Engagement Graduate AssistantsThe Howard Payne Athletic office is accepting applications for two graduate assistants for 2026-27 and may be extended to a second year (one to two-year appointment). The graduate assistants will assist with sports information and/or marketing and fan engagement efforts for the University's 14 intercollegiate varsity sports. Located in Brownwood, Texas, Howard Payne is a member of NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference. ResponsibilitiesOversee the creation and execution of in-game entertainment plans for all home games, including scripts, music, promotions, fan interaction elements, and sponsor activations. Assist with creating engaging creative content for use on social media channels and athletics website. Implement a comprehensive content calendar across social platforms to ensure timely coverage of athletic events, features, and campaigns. Develop and implement marketing and fan experience plans for various sports, as assigned. Serve as primary media contact for assigned sports. Organize and record game statistics at athletic events and provide timely reporting of results to media outlets & ASC. Assist with team coverage through written content including game previews and recaps, as well as features highlighting team as a whole as well as individual student-athletes. Aid with the production of video streaming of home athletic events. Assist with maintenance of videoboards, sound systems, gameday technologies. Organize, promote, and manage special events at Howard Payne home games as assigned by the athletic administrative staff. Assist in the management of student and game staff workers. Adhere to all NCAA and American Southwest Conference rules and regulations. Qualifications-Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, physical education, kinesiology, sport management or related fields. - Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. - Availability to work evenings and weekends. - Admission to a Howard Payne graduate program. HPU offers graduate programs in Sport and Wellness Leadership (M.Ed.), Business Administration (MBA), - Proposed Start Dates: August 1, 2026. Compensation On-campus housing is provided along with a 50% tuition waiver per semester, and monthly stipend each semester. Application: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, names of three references to ehansing@hputx.edu or abright@hputx.edu