Employment Listings: Sports Information Director

Department:

Athletics

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

City/State:

Hawkins, Texas

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Type:

Staff

Experience:

• 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.

Work Schedule:

Contact Name:

Danielle Delint

Contact Email:

HRINFO@JARVIS.EDU

Date Posted:

01/11/2024

Description:

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
o	Trustworthiness
o	Confidence
o	Enthusiasm
o	Initiative
o	Flexibility
o	Sound work ethics
o	A commitment to excellence and producing quality work

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION
•	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
•	Adhere to the Jarvis Christian College Code of Ethics

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
•	Twelve (12) month position

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, sample writing (3 different types) and 3 references.

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