Graduate Assistant - Athletics Media & Events

ABOUT THE ROLE

Maharishi International University (MIU) Athletics is building the MIU Pioneers program from the ground up, integrating competitive excellence with Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) - a methodology developed by Athletic Director Rubén Sánchez that trains athletes across four levels of performance: Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical. The Graduate Assistant for Sports Information & Creative Services works directly with the Sports Information & Creative Director to tell the story of MIU Athletics - producing the graphics, video, and live event coverage that build the program's brand, support recruiting, and document the Pioneer journey for fans, families, and the campus community.

This role is ideal for a graduate student who wants hands-on, portfolio-building experience across graphic design, video production, live event broadcasting, and collegiate sports media in a fast-growing, startup athletics environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree completed prior to the start date
• Acceptance into and continuous enrollment in an MIU graduate program for the duration of the assistantship
• Demonstrated skill in graphic design and video editing (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva, or equivalent tools), with a portfolio or work samples available on request
• Strong photography and videography skills, including in low-light gym and field conditions
• Comfort operating camera, audio, and streaming equipment, and troubleshooting technical issues in real time
• Strong written communication skills for captions, articles, and game recaps
• Availability to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and travel for road games as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff in a fast-paced, early-stage program
• Openness to learning and integrating Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) principles into department storytelling and brand voice

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience producing collegiate or amateur sports content, including game-day social media and recap content
• Live-stream production experience (e.g., OBS, Switcher Studio, YouTube Live, or similar platforms), including camera switching, graphics overlays, and play-by-play/color commentary coordination
• Experience hosting, emceeing, or announcing live events or broadcasts
• Motion graphics, animation, or web design skills
• Experience managing social media content calendars and analytics
• Familiarity with NAIA or collegiate athletics communications standards
• Personal practice of Transcendental Meditation or genuine interest in mindfulness-based performance training (notrequired)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Graphic Design

• Design graphics for social media, the athletics website, recruiting materials, and game-day signage, consistent with MIU Pioneers brand guidelines
• Edit photo and video footage into polished highlight reels, recaps, hype videos, and social-ready content
• Build andmaintaina content library of photos, video, and graphics organized by sport and event

Photography & Video Coverage

• Provide photography and video coverage of practices, competitions, andspecial eventsacross all MIU Pioneers sports
• Capture candid and action photography for use in recruiting, marketing, and donor communications
• Coordinate coverage schedules with the Creative Director to ensure consistent representation across teams

Live Streaming & Event Production

• Set up,operate, and troubleshoot live-streaming and broadcast equipment for home competitions
• Support or lead game-day production elements, including camera operation, graphics overlays, and audio
• Assistwith hosting and emceeing athletic events, award ceremonies, and special programming as needed
• Support execution of athleticsspecial events, including setup, run-of-show, and breakdown

Brand, Digital Presence & Department Support

• Assistwith managing MIU Athletics' social media accounts, including scheduling and publishing content
• Contribute articles, recaps, and athlete features to the athletics website
• Support the Sports Information & Creative Director with administrative tasks tied to content production and eventlogistics
• Help train student-athletes or work-study staff on basic content capture when needed

Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) Integration

• Participate in CBS workshops to understand the Four Levels of Performance framework and reflect it authentically in storytelling
• Help capture and communicate the CBS philosophy and "Pioneer Way" identity across all creative output

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Graphic design and video editingproficiency, with an eye for clean, on-brand visual storytelling
• Photography and videography skills across fast-moving, variable-lighting competition environments
• Live production skills, including streaming, camera operation, and on-the-fly troubleshooting
• Public-facing presence for hosting events andrepresentingthe program
• Organizational skills to manage multiple events, deadlines, and content requests at once
• Comfort working in a lean, startup athletics environment with evolving systems and support
• Genuine interest in holistic, consciousness-based approaches to athletic performance and storytelling