Student Worker - Student Sports Information Marketing Assistant Strategic Communications, Marketing
Florida Polytechnic University · Lakeland, Florida, USA · $14 per hour
- Paid
- {Internship}
About the role
JOB TITLE Student Worker - Student Sports Information Marketing Assistant for Strategic Communications, Marketing JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Student Worker Student Sports Information Marketing Assistant will assist the Sports Information Manager with athletics communications, live event coverage, broadcast production, statistics, website updates, social media, graphic design, and sports writing. This position provides students with hands‑on experience using industry‑standard sports information and production platforms while helping promote Florida Poly Athletics. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Assist with the setup, operation, monitoring, and breakdown of livestream broadcasts using Hudl/Blue Frame Production Truck.
Provide play‑by‑play or color commentary for select Florida Poly Athletics broadcasts. Prepare game notes, team information, player pronunciations, statistics, and storylines for broadcasts. Enter, verify, and publish live statistics using Presto Stats for soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball.
Assist with SIDEARM Sports website management, including updating schedules, rosters, statistics, scores, recaps, records, and livestream links. Create and publish game‑day social media content, including Instagram Stories, live updates on X, score updates, milestones, and post‑game content. Create and update game‑day, promotional, score, and milestone graphics using Box Out Sports and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Write accurate and engaging game recaps using statistics, game notes, quotes, and relevant game information. Assist with or conduct post‑game interviews with student‑athletes and coaches. Support press box, scorer’s table, and other game‑day sports information operations.
Assist with organizing broadcast equipment, creative assets, statistics, photographs, and other athletics communications files. Follow University and Florida Poly Athletics brand standards across all content and platforms. Perform other duties as assigned in support of Florida Poly Athletics and Strategic Communications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Well‑organized with strong attention to detail Able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines Comfortable working independently and collaborating with others Thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively Communicates professionally with faculty, staff, students, and leadership MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be in good academic standing. Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Must be proficient with programming tools commonly used in data science projects. REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW This position requires a criminal background check.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the assigned staff member, dependent upon the student’s class schedule.
EXPECTED STARTING SALARY $14.25 hourly. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age,…
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