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Northwest Mississippi Community College is hiring: Sports Media Specialist in Se

Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS, United States, 38668

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Description

The Sports Media Specialist is responsible for managing sports media relations, creating social media content, and highlighting the achievements of NWCC's student-athletes and athletic programs. This position operates within the office of marketing and strategic communications. This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the Associate VP for Community Relations.

Description

The Sports Media Specialist is responsible for managing sports media relations, creating social media content, and highlighting the achievements of NWCC's student-athletes and athletic programs. This position operates within the office of marketing and strategic communications. This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the Associate VP for Community Relations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Sports Communications, or related field
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
  • At least 1 year of experience in sports communications or media relations

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in collegiate athletics media relations
  • Experience managing student interns
  • Knowledge of NJCAA rules and award nominations
  • Experience with gameday production technology

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Media & Public Relations
    • Serve as a media contact for NWCC Athletics
    • Handle media requests and interviews for coaches and athletes
    • Write press releases, game recaps, player features, and media advisories
    • Build relationships with local and national media outlets
  • Game Day Operations
    • Supervise game day staff for stats, video board, and streaming
    • Operate or oversee in-venue displays and live broadcasts
    • Manage game notes, rosters, and press box operations
  • Statistics & Recordkeeping
    • Maintain accurate sports statistics and records
    • Submit stats to MACCC, NJCAA, and other systems
    • Assist with Player of the Week nominations and award tracking
  • Social Media & Digital Strategy
    • Manage NWCC Athletics social media accounts
    • Create and execute social media campaigns and athlete spotlights
    • Design social media graphics and collaborate with coaches for team accounts
    • Web & Visual Content
    • Maintain and update the NWCC athletics website
    • Produce promotional videos, highlight reels, and behind-the-scenes content
    • Coordinate photography and video shoots for rosters and social media
  • Strategic Communications & Crisis Management
    • Support overall storytelling strategy with the AVP of Community Relations
    • Assist with college-wide branding related to athletics
    • Help with crisis-related messaging for athletics
  • Professional Development & Events
    • Attend and contribute to media days, conferences, and conventions
    • Help organize special events like signing days and Hall of Fame ceremonies
  • Other duties assigned
    • This position may supervise work-study and intern staff
    • Plays a key role in promoting NWCC's athletic identify
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Proficient in NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew, Presto, Sidearm
  • Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing, sports statistical software, and digital media tools.
  • Ability to build relationships with media professionals and maintain a strong public presence for NWCC Athletics.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Commitment to student-athlete well-being and institutional compliance.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Knowledge of NJCAA rules and award nominations
  • Experience with gameday production technology

Physical Demands And Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

  • Ability to travel for road events
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
  • Communicate with others in person, via phone, and written communication
  • Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must have ability to walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, and squat.

APPLICATION

To Apply, Please Submit And Attach The Following

  • Application at www.northwestms.edu
  • Resume
  • Transcript(s)
  • Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

  • Industries

    Higher Education

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