Part Time - Sports - Information Assistant
Pennsylvania, USA (Unknown)
Posted 3 days ago
Job Summary
Own the athletics communications workflow for 14 NCAA Division III programs, driving media relations, digital content creation, social media promotion, and game-day coverage while maintaining stats, histories, and archives.
- Oversee press materials and website content for gamedays and features.
- Coordinate student workers and support teams for events and broadcasts.
- Ensure accurate statistics and timely reporting for postseason and championships.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assist the Sports Information Director with media relations, coverage, and promotion of Penn State Abington’s 14 NCAA Division III varsity sports.
- Write and distribute press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, and other digital content for the Athletics website.
- Assist with the creation and scheduling of social media content to promote teams, student-athletes, coaches, accomplishments, and events.
- Help maintain and update the Penn State Abington Athletics website (AbingtonSports.com) , including schedules, rosters, statistics, records, and historical information.
- Attend home athletic events and provide game-day sports information support , including: In-game statistics and live statistics Web streaming and production support Social media coverage Public address and/or game-day operations as needed
- Assist with the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of web-streaming and video production equipment and platforms.
- Help coordinate and supervise student workers and game-day personnel during home athletic events.
- Assist with maintaining accurate statistical records, team histories, archives, and other athletics-related information.
- Support the department’s postseason and championship reporting efforts, including NCAA and conference-related statistical and media requirements.
- Perform other duties related to athletics communications and sports information as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience with Genius Live Stats (NLS) and/or PrestoStats .
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) .
- Familiarity with athletics website management platforms, particularly SIDEARM and/or Presto .
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign , or similar graphic design and content-creation platforms.
- Experience with digital content platforms such as BoxOut Sports .
- Experience with web streaming and video production, including platforms such as Hudl and Production Truck .
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging game recaps, previews, press releases, and other sports-related content .
- Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with coaches, student-athletes, staff, and campus partners.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays , based on the athletics schedule.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in sports information, athletic communications, journalism, or a related field preferred.
Penn State University
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- Apr 2024Grant • $816K
- Jan 2022Grant • $1.2M
- Nov 2018Grant • $13.4M
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