Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary sports information contact for assigned athletic programs.
• Write and publish game previews, recaps, feature stories, student-athlete and coach profiles, and other website content for assigned sports.
• Create graphics, videos, and other digital content for use on the athletics website and social media platforms.
• Assist in maintaining the Red Devils' social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
• Coordinate media coverage and distribute news releases for assigned sports and special events.
• Update and maintain assigned team pages on the athletics website, including schedules, rosters, bios, statistics, and records.
• Provide statistical support for assigned sports, including live statistics, conference reporting, NCAA reporting, and postgame statistical dissemination.
• Assist with game day operations, including event setup, breakdown, game management, and coordination of game personnel.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise student workers assigned to sports information and game day operations.
• Operate or oversee live streaming, scoreboard operations, public address, music, and statistical software during assigned contests.

Requirements

• Essential: One to three years of experience in collegiate athletic communications, sports information, or a related field. Graduate assistantship, internship, or relevant student employment in collegiate athletic communications or sports information may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Desirable: Master's degree or progress toward a graduate degree.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign; experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Stat Crew, PrestoSports, Genius Sports, NCAA LiveStats, or comparable statistical software.
• Knowledge of athletics communications principles, media relations, and journalistic writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or progress toward a graduate degree
• Experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign; experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Stat Crew, PrestoSports, Genius Sports, NCAA LiveStats, or comparable statistical software.