Master Degrees offered:

Athletic & Sports Administration, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Health Administration, Integrated Leadership, Non-profit & Civic Leadership, Public Service & Safety Leadership.

Job Summary:

Assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations by updating and maintaining the athletic departments website (drurypanthers.com), creating innovative athletic-related graphics and publications, compiling and updating statistics, assisting with members of the media covering Drury events, and executing Drury's video livestreaming of events.  Game management responsibilities will also be assigned. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for aiding in the administration of day-to-day coverage of assigned sports. Including pre-game and post-game publications and news releases.
• Assist with website updates as well as statistical updates and archives.
• Assist with creation of graphics, posters, publications, splash pages.
• Travel when needed to road contests ensuring that Drury is covered in the best manner possible. 
• Write game previews and recaps.
• Assist and/or create scripts for public address announcer at athletic events.  Set-up video equipment, create graphics, run and operate Drury video internet broadcasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the VP-Director of Athletics.

Required skills/abilities:

• Must be accepted into and enrolled in one of the graduate programs at Drury University. Must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
• Must complete the minimum number of graduate hours per semester or summer to be classified as a full-time graduate student and be in good standing.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft, photoshop, Adobe, Canva (or similar graphics programs).
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with students, faculty, and the public. Creative, high-energy personality.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Management and organizational skills are required. 

About Drury University

Drury University, a small private university located in Springfield, Missouri, offers students a bold new academic experience – one that breaks the mold of single majors and rigid formulas most often associated with traditional education. Students receive a blend of life credentials and career credentials, allowing them to pursue their intellectual passions while giving them the tools they need to be technically proficient and career-ready. Through this intentional combination of study in professional and non-professional areas, students will learn to be flexible, innovative and creative problem solvers. They will go beyond traditional education and thinking by blending career, calling, life, community, self and service. Drury University competes as a proud member of NCAA II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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