Sports Information Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in athletic/sports communications, strategic communications (internal, external, public relations, web publishing, graphic design, and social media) and administrative support at the collegiate level.
• Previous NAIA/NCAA statistical reporting and communication work required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Effects, and Premiere), DakStat Software, and Content Management Systems.
• High level of organizational and strong communication skills required.
• Proficient with various social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Event Brite), journalism, graphic design, news and feature writing, video editing, and photography.
• Position requires long hours and may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, frequently involves night and weekend hours.
• Attach up to 5 work samples (writing and graphic design) and a list of references to your application

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and coordinates preparation and distribution of all athletic publications, including, but not limited to, game programs, media guides, weekly releases, game re-caps, and human interest stories.
• Maintains the athletic department website.
• Creates, develops, and produces all video content for the web including; digital media guides, pre-season outlooks, play of the games, game recaps, and film shorts.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes all necessary statistics, rosters, and results.
• Submits all NCAA & Conference mandates schedules, rosters, statistics, as well as, weekly nomination for various conference, regional, and national awards.
• Responds to information and interview requests from news media, conference offices, NCAA, and other sports information officers.  Provide accurate and complete information in a timely manner.
• Staffs all athletic contests with necessary sports information personnel.
• Oversight of all department social media outlets—facebook, twitter, etc.
• Coordinates and oversees all audio and video streaming for events.
• Master of Ceremonies at various events.
• General responsibility for athlete recognition and awards.
• Nomination of student-athletes for post-season awards including, all-america, academic all-america, all-conference, and other regional awards.
• Liaison with campus marketing and communication offices.
• Updates and maintains Event Management Manual for Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.  
• Coordinate, maintain, and publish monthly comprehensive schedules outlining all athletic events.
• Report stats, drat articles, and maintain the athletic website.
• Assist with drafting, designing, publishing and distributing marketing materials (print, digital and broadcast) and style guides.
• Assist the public relations office as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Should be entrepreneurial and can complete tasks with little to no supervision.
• Must be proficient with AP Style Guide and internal style guides.
• Demonstrates
• Trustworthiness
• Confidence
• Enthusiasm
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Sound work ethics
• A commitment to excellence and producing quality work