CWU Athletics Creative Media Graduate Assistant

Role overview

The Central Washington University Athletics Department is looking for a Creative Media Graduate Assistant to support external communications and help shape the visual voice of CWU Intercollegiate Athletics. The department serves the athletic, academic, and personal development needs of more than 400 student-athletes competing in 11 sports.

Working alongside marketing, communications, and video staff, this position plays a key part in building the Wildcat brand across digital channels, including social media, livestreams, WildcatSports.com, and in-venue video board presentations. The role is centered on creative storytelling, multimedia production, and digital engagement.

This graduate assistantship is intended to provide practical experience for someone aiming for a future career in sports creative services, athletic communications, or digital marketing.

Engagement details

This is a two-year graduate assistant position that includes a tuition waiver and stipend. The assignment runs from September through June each academic year. Employment depends on proof of admission to the Graduate School at Central Washington University. The posting was listed on 10-Jun-26 and is based in Washington, United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, edit, and deliver polished video content such as hype pieces, athlete profiles, short documentaries, and social media reels.
• Create digital graphics for game-day promotion, awards, recruiting, and corporate partner campaigns.
• Develop digital marketing ideas that strengthen fan interaction, drive ticket sales, and expand brand visibility.
• Review analytics and platform trends to improve content results and extend audience reach.
• Build and run visual and motion graphic elements for stadium and arena video boards during live events.
• Collect live photo, video, and social coverage during home athletic competitions.
• Support the preparation, execution, and post-event removal of creative digital assets on game days.
• Coordinate undergraduate creative interns, including photographers and videographers, to ensure complete event coverage.
• Take on additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must comply with NCAA, GNAC, and CWU policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience working respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

Additional information

The role sits within the Operations category, with focus areas including marketing/promotions, sports information, and video services. It is part of the Collegiate Sports sector. CWU Athletics highlights its commitment to student success, inclusive campus culture, and an environment where diverse identities are supported and valued.

Central Washington University describes its campus as a large, multi-service environment and notes that it has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award multiple times. All employees are expected to support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation

The position offers a tuition waiver and stipend; no fixed cash salary amount was provided.