Definition of Class

The University of Mississippi Sports Production Department is seeking one (1) graduate assistants for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. This unique position will allow for the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in the intercollegiate sports industry while assisting Ole Miss Athletics in growing its brand through innovative storytelling ("The Season" on ESPNU), social media, and live-event productions.

To be considered, you must apply online and you must submit a demo reel showing shooting/storytelling abilities. Send reel directly to sswyant@olemiss.edu.

Essential Functions

Definition of Class

The University of Mississippi Sports Production Department is seeking one (1) graduate assistants for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. This unique position will allow for the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in the intercollegiate sports industry while assisting Ole Miss Athletics in growing its brand through innovative storytelling ("The Season" on ESPNU), social media, and live-event productions.

To be considered, you must apply online and you must submit a demo reel showing shooting/storytelling abilities. Send reel directly to sswyant@olemiss.edu.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the day-to-day functions of Ole Miss Sports Productions.
• Assigned as a primary content producer for an individual sport(s).
• Help to identify and conceptualize potential profile-worthy stories.
• Aid in the setup of lighting and shooting of on-location interviews.
• Support the Producers/Directors of Ole Miss Sports Productions as needed in all phases of production.
• Manage social media platforms to promote upcoming events, projects, shoots, etc.
• Work in the production of live events including video board replay, action shooting, and graphics.
• Creation of video board slates, graphics, PA readers, and revenue content for in-venue board shows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

• A demo reel showing shooting/storytelling ability is required.
• Job contingent on admission into the Ole Miss Graduate School and completion of a successful background check.
• Candidates must be enrolled full time (Must maintain 9 hours/semester and cannot exceed 9 hours/semester)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High-energy work ethic
• Ability and willingness to work long hours, including nights, weekends and holiday breaks
• Non-linear editing experience required.
• General knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects is recommended, but not required.

Salary/Wage Information

This is a 12 month position that can be renewed an additional year; $1,557 per month stipend position, Graduate School scholarship to cover 100% of regular Graduate School tuition and non-resident fee. Candidate will also receive an Athletics scholarship for their capitol improvement fee and an allotment for books.

Graduate Programs: For more information on the available graduate programs visit http://www.olemiss.edu/gradschool/.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.