Broadcasting Graduate Assistant

Position Summary

The Broadcasting Graduate Assistant is responsible for all aspects of broadcasting: set up, on-air play by play/color analysis, and clean up with the goal of creating, managing, and maintaining content that strategically enhances the brand of the University of the Incarnate Word in all external communications. The Broadcasting Graduate Assistant reports to the Athletics External Relations Manager. This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

• Works with the broadcasting team throughout the year, assisting in many roles relating to broadcasting services with UIW Athletics.
• Serves as the on‑air talent (play by play/color analyst) for all football games both home and away, as well as all home games for men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and men’s and women’s soccer.
• Serves as the on‑air talent for additional events, as assigned by the Assistant Director of Brand Engagement.
• Manages all aspects of broadcast operations: including broadcast rundown, ensuring all radio spots are played correctly, running online audio streams, and working with UIW staff to execute sponsorship assets.
• Interviews student‑athletes and coaches for pre‑game/post‑game shows and content features.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Self‑starter and ability to work without supervision.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and audio boards.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Team‑player mentality offering help for the greater good of the team and department.
• Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

• Current UIW graduate Communication Arts student.
• Students awaiting acceptance from UIW graduate program may also apply with job offer contingent upon acceptance.

One (1) year of experience with a television or radio outlet.

None.

Must have a valid driver's license, an insurable driving record under UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age as required to drive for UIW.

Required to travel during football season, with the possibility of additional travel for playoffs or other sports coverage.

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist high.

• Position Title:
  
  Broadcasting Graduate Assistant
• Academic Year: 2025–2026
• Expected
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2025
• Date Opened: 04/30/2025
• Date Closed: 05/15/2026
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Part Time
• Staff Category:
  Students
• Posting Number: STU
  1396PO

$2,100 stipend plus tuition waiver.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Student Class Schedule

• Other Document

• Are you a current UIW graduate student, or have you been accepted to the UIW graduate program?
  • No
  • Yes, I am a current graduate student
  • Yes, I have been accepted to the graduate program
• Please describe your experience with television or radio broadcasting.
• Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
  • No
  • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old