Graduate Assistant for Digital Media Solutions (Beg Fall 2026)

Job Summary

The responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Event Production 50%
  • Support live event operations, including technical setup, troubleshooting, and breakdown
  • Support live EPSN+ broadcasting efforts, including camera operation, audio/visual monitoring, and production assistance
  • Assist with stage management, talent coordination, and run-of-show execution
• Administrative Support: 25%
  • Provide administrative support, including calendar management, communications, and record keeping
  • Oversee event logistics, timelines, and production workflows
  • Assist with general departmental operations
• Student Leadership: 20%
  • Supervise, train, and provide guidance to student staff
  • Coordinate student schedules and ensure effective team communication
• Other Duties: 5%
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by department staff or supervisors

Required Qualifications

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Please note: Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in event production
• Basic knowledge of A/V systems
• Licensed driver

Proposed Salary

• A monthly stipend of $1000.00 per month
• A tuition waiver, reducing your graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Work nights and weekends
• Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle