Assistant Sports Information Director

Job Summary

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-time, 12 month, benefit-eligible position.
• Assist the Sports Information Department in coordinating all sports information activities for 19 Division I sports.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive media relations program for a local, regional, and nationally relevant athletic department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field by date of application.
• At least one year experience in sports information/journalism.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports.
• Social media experience.
• Website experience (creating, editing, updating).
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Master’s degree (preference in Journalism or related field).
• Intercollegiate sports information experience at Division I level.
• Maintaining and updating social media accounts.
• Sports reporting and feature writing experience.
• Media relations, statistics and home event management experience.
• Experience supervising and providing direction to others.