Coordinator of Sports Information

Houston, TX (Unknown)

$45K/yr – $58K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Sports Information leads publicity and media relations for TSU Athletics, owning press materials, game-day coverage, and cross-platform content while directing social media strategy and collaboration with internal teams.

Owns press releases, feature stories, game programs and media guides
Directs athletic social media campaigns across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and more
Coordinates game-day media operations and works with a broad range of audiences

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Coordinator of Sports Information (CSI) reports to the Sports Information Director and assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides; Assists with maintenance of the Athletic department’s website requires the ability to report to work in-person on the Texas Southern campus and travel when necessary for away games and special events.
Essential Duties Summary Working closely with the Sports Information Director, the Coordinator of Sports Information assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides; helping maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional, and national media.
Conduct pregame, in-game, and postgame interviews with coaching staff and athletic department personnel.
Assists the game day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services.
Have knowledge of statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, Stat Crew, etc.) Submit schedules, statistics, other data to conference and NCAA.
Assist with the TSU Athletics live stream (breakdown, setup) on a needed basis along with some writing duties for www.TSUSports.com.
Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Committee as needed.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences including faculty, students, leadership, staff, alumni, suppliers, fans, and agencies.
Assist the Sports Information Director and Athletics Social Media Content Assistant with social media campaigns.
Will help set the strategy for and direct the creation of engaging and relevant content across all TSU Athletics flagship social media accounts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads and other social media platforms.

Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Knowledge of: Maintenance of the official athletics web site including schedules, rosters, stories, player biographies.
Skill in: The selected candidate should also know how to work with CMS website maintenance along with knowing how to work in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and Audition.
Ability to: Work outside of normal business hours, including evenings/nights/weekends as needed for the completion of job responsibilities. Travel is a part of this position; this includes overnight stays depending on team and department needs.
Work Experience Preferred: 2-3 years of experience in a sports communication.

Preferred

2-3 years of experience in a sports communication.

Texas Southern University

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Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s largest HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), possesses an impressive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage. Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX, the fourth largest city in the US, and one of the fastest-growing and forward-moving cities in the world. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern has served as a cornerstone for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds.More than 8,500 students, along with nearly 1,500 faculty and staff comprise the University’s community, and like its curricula, the student body is characterized by diversity. While many of the undergraduate and graduate students enrolled are native Texans, the student and faculty population is represented by almost every state in the country, including the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, and by more than 50 nations. Texas Southern's international student population hails from such places as Africa, Canada, the Canal Zone, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, Mexico, South Asia, and the West Indies.

Founded in 1927

Houston, Texas, USA

2.5K employees (60 in marketing)

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