Sports Information Director

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Coordinates publicity and media relations.
• Publishes all sports schedules and brochures.
• Produces and updates statistics.
• Maintains the departmental web page.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Athletic Department Sports Information.
• Supervises statistical records for teams, submit & maintain required reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Department website; coordinating with coaches the accuracy of all links.
• Write/coordinate all Athl. Department press releases (game recaps, news articles and features, HS signings, etc.).
• Publish all sports schedules.
• Work within NCAA, Conference, and College guidelines.
• Effectively communicate and work with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Oversight of College athletic social media accounts.
• Supervises statistical records for teams, submit & maintain required reports.
• Submits conference & national statistical reports.
• Coordinates nominations of College student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards within the designated time limitations.

Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or a related administrative or physical education field
• Two to three (2-3) years' experience in sports information at the collegiate level.
• CoSIDA membership.
• Demonstrated expertise with the use of web hosting sites (sidearmsports), integration of social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and the use of statistical software (i.e. StatCrew, Gen).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills necessary for the coordination and maintenance of facilities and the development and evaluation of services.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, or sit long periods when needed and lift a minimum of 15lbs.
• Able to accompany the athletic teams during travel, weekend and evening hours, working in outdoor conditions.