Sports Information Coordinator

Job Summary

Purpose of Position
Work under the direction of the Athletics Director; responsible for communication activities and media relations to promote The University   Department of Athletics in a positive manner through a variety of internal and external media opportunities.  Responsibilities include: manage home athletic contests, including statistics, announcements, photos and game programs; writing and editing content for a variety of publications. Update the athletics website and utilize professional design software.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all communication strategies and execution fit within the broader context f the University-wide communication strategies and plan. Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations program. Responsible for the compilation, development, dissemination, and management of all sports information, including promotion, marketing, fundraising, production of public relations materials, writing sports releases and special articles, reporting of scores and statistics, and maintenance of the Athletics website.


• Maintain the athletics website with timely, accurate and creative content, including post-game stories, statistics, player spotlight features, marketing and news items. Creation of poster graphics, social media graphics, video highlights,interviews and promotions. Schedule, shoot and edit photos, head shots, and maintain action photo files for each sport. Create entertaining video board content for Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Baseball video boards.


• Produce informative and creative content on athletic programs, events, student-athletes, and coaches for fans and media outlets. Spotlight players and coaches stories in a journalistic style to increase web and social media traffic and highlight the programs. Also, effectively use the Athletics social media accounts (Twitter, lnstagram, Facebook, You-tube, etc) to promote Athletics with live updates for all games (328 events last year).


• Oversee designated areas of game management including set-up, staffing, game broadcasts, photography, programs and statistical reporting  to the NCAA. Responsible for statistics for all home games, including producing live stat feeds and live streaming for instant access of content. Produces informative previews and notes for the use of broadcasters, news media, and fans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite with special attention to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro


• Experience managing interns or graduate assistants

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of NCAA athletic communications experience


• NCAA Division II or Division I experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful candidate must have high competencies in writing, grammar, spelling and editing copy


• Must have a visual aesthetic that highlights the department, teams, staff, and student-athletes in a positive manner


• Ability to develop relationships with and interact with local and regional media outlets as well as national sports media outlets


• Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines


• Strong computer skills including computerized data entry, Microsoft Office, and Adobe creative Suite.


• Must possess strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with University community, outside community, and press.


• Must possess a commitment to student learning and success, as well as a dedication to growth, development, innovation, and improvement.


• Must possess sensitivity to a diverse background of students (academic, socio. economic, cultural/ethnic, physical/learning disabilities).