Sports Information Professional

Sports Information Professional Position Summary

Full‑time temporary position available on or after December 1, 2025 for Athletic Communications. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing sports information and media relations programs of moderate scope and complexity. Duties include serving as a media liaison, coordinating press conferences and media interviews, creating content for communication platforms (including websites, social media, and game‑day programs), and producing statistics, rosters, and recaps. The incumbent ensures communications comply with NCAA and conference rules, provides input on publicity and marketing initiatives, and analyzes statistical summaries for coaches, media, and conferences.

The role requires independent judgment, collaboration with university communications, and the ability to provide lead work direction to staff and student employees.

• Create accurate and engaging content for the athletics website, social media platforms, and printed/game‑day programs.
• Produce or oversee game‑day materials, including rosters, statistics, and recaps.
• Conduct interviews and background research to develop feature stories and press releases.
• Manage and maintain official athletics social media accounts, including scheduling, posting, monitoring, and follower engagement.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media calendar to support messaging consistency and drive engagement.
• Collaborate with photographers, designers, and contributors to produce multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics).
• Track performance using web analytics and social media metrics, applying insights to improve reach and impact.
• Coordinate game‑day operations, including media credentialing, press box/media area setup, and technical logistics.
• Ensure availability and accuracy of live statistics and event summaries following competitions.
• Compile, analyze, and distribute statistical reports for coaches, media, conferences, and historical records.
• Support real‑time event coverage through live updates, statistics, and recaps.
• Oversee and train student assistants assigned to statistical reporting and event coverage.
• Troubleshoot operational and technical issues during athletic events to ensure smooth delivery of communications.
• Set up, operate, and monitor live streaming of athletic events to ensure high‑quality broadcast delivery.
• Coordinate with technical staff, vendors, or streaming platforms to support broadcasts.
• Provide real‑time support for statistical integration, graphics, and audio/video feeds during live streams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA streaming requirements.
• Serve as a contact and media liaison for media inquiries related to the Athletics Department.
• Coordinate and facilitate press conferences, interviews, and media coverage with university communications staff.
• Represent Athletics as the on‑site communications lead during live events, including coordinating timely media access and post‑game interviews.
• Ensure all communications comply with NCAA and relevant conference rules.
• Promote and publicize athletic programs by identifying newsworthy stories and pitching them to media outlets.
• Provide input for publicity, branding, and marketing initiatives to enhance program visibility.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (coaches, athletic staff, university communications, media, and community partners).
• Ensure consistency of athletics brand identity and messaging across communication channels.
• Provide lead work direction to student employees and less experienced staff.
• Recommend and implement improvements to communication processes, workflows, and tools.
• Support promotional campaigns and community engagement initiatives to enhance visibility of athletics programs.
• Stay current with industry best practices, technology, and NCAA requirements in sports information and digital media.
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