Opt For Healthy Living
Sports Information Professional
Opt For Healthy Living, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
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Job no:
552606.
Work type:
Staff.
Location:
Stanislaus - Turlock.
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location). Position Description: Full-time temporary position available on or after March 1, 2026 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. Responsibilities
Develop and implement sports information and media relations programs of moderate scope and complexity under general supervision. Serve as a media liaison, coordinate press conferences and media interviews, and produce content for communication platforms (websites, social media, and game-day programs). Produce statistics, rosters, and recaps; ensure communications comply with NCAA and Conference rules. Provide input on publicity and marketing initiatives; analyze statistical summaries for coaches, media, and conferences. Provide lead work direction to staff and student employees; collaborate with university communications; stay current with industry best practices. Job Duties
Create accurate and engaging content for 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 official athletics social media accounts, including scheduling, posting, monitoring, and follower engagement. Develop and execute a comprehensive social media calendar to support messaging and engagement. Collaborate with photographers, designers, and contributors to produce multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics). Track performance using web analytics and social media metrics; apply insights to improve reach and impact. Coordinate game-day operations, including media credentialing, press box/media area setup, and technical logistics. Ensure live statistics and event summaries are accurate and timely; 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 communications delivery. Set up, operate, and monitor live streaming of athletic events; coordinate with technical staff, vendors, or platforms to support broadcasts. Provide real-time support for statistical integration, graphics, and audio/video feeds during live streams; ensure compliance with conference and NCAA streaming requirements. Serve as contact and media liaison for media inquiries related to the Athletics Department; coordinate press conferences and media coverage with university communications staff. Represent Athletics as on-site communications lead during live events, including coordinating timely media access and post-game interviews; ensure consistency of athletics brand identity across channels. Provide input for publicity, branding, and marketing initiatives to enhance program visibility; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Provide lead work direction to student employees and less experienced staff; recommend and implement process improvements. Support promotional campaigns and community engagement initiatives; stay current with industry best practices, NCAA requirements, and streaming technology. May be required to obtain additional training/certification; may provide support to other areas within the department as needed. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Two (2) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or closely related field. Relevant experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Prior experience in sports information at an NCAA Division II (or higher) program, including writing official athletics communications such as media press releases. Knowledge of NCAA, CCAA, CSU, and university reporting requirements. Experience with game-day marketing and promotions. Proficiency in sports information software (e.g., ARMS, Pixellot, BlueFrame, StatCrew, SIDEARM, The Automated Scorebook). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities include: strong communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities; ability to manage multiple projects; familiarity with statistics and sports terminology; and experience with digital media management tools. Special Conditions
This position may be required to travel to our Stockton/Turlock campus or third-party agencies. It may require working beyond regular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or emergencies, based on operational needs and in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. Salary and Benefits
Anticipated starting salary: $5,178 (step 1) per month plus benefits. Full range: $5,178 (step 1) - $7,543 (step 20). Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include vacation, health/dental/vision plans, education fee waivers, PERS retirement, and holidays. See current CSU Stanislaus Benefits Summary for details. How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Failure to completely fill out each section may result in non-consideration. Apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Applications processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU MOU. Preference may be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 unless outside applicants are needed for specialized skills. Application Deadline
Screening to begin on or after February 2, 2026. Applications received after the screening date may be considered at the university’s discretion. Background and Equal Opportunity
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required. CSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSU Stanislaus is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for the application process may be requested from Human Resources. CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States.
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Apply now.
Job no:
552606.
Work type:
Staff.
Location:
Stanislaus - Turlock.
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location). Position Description: Full-time temporary position available on or after March 1, 2026 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. Responsibilities
Develop and implement sports information and media relations programs of moderate scope and complexity under general supervision. Serve as a media liaison, coordinate press conferences and media interviews, and produce content for communication platforms (websites, social media, and game-day programs). Produce statistics, rosters, and recaps; ensure communications comply with NCAA and Conference rules. Provide input on publicity and marketing initiatives; analyze statistical summaries for coaches, media, and conferences. Provide lead work direction to staff and student employees; collaborate with university communications; stay current with industry best practices. Job Duties
Create accurate and engaging content for 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 official athletics social media accounts, including scheduling, posting, monitoring, and follower engagement. Develop and execute a comprehensive social media calendar to support messaging and engagement. Collaborate with photographers, designers, and contributors to produce multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics). Track performance using web analytics and social media metrics; apply insights to improve reach and impact. Coordinate game-day operations, including media credentialing, press box/media area setup, and technical logistics. Ensure live statistics and event summaries are accurate and timely; 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 communications delivery. Set up, operate, and monitor live streaming of athletic events; coordinate with technical staff, vendors, or platforms to support broadcasts. Provide real-time support for statistical integration, graphics, and audio/video feeds during live streams; ensure compliance with conference and NCAA streaming requirements. Serve as contact and media liaison for media inquiries related to the Athletics Department; coordinate press conferences and media coverage with university communications staff. Represent Athletics as on-site communications lead during live events, including coordinating timely media access and post-game interviews; ensure consistency of athletics brand identity across channels. Provide input for publicity, branding, and marketing initiatives to enhance program visibility; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Provide lead work direction to student employees and less experienced staff; recommend and implement process improvements. Support promotional campaigns and community engagement initiatives; stay current with industry best practices, NCAA requirements, and streaming technology. May be required to obtain additional training/certification; may provide support to other areas within the department as needed. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Two (2) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or closely related field. Relevant experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Prior experience in sports information at an NCAA Division II (or higher) program, including writing official athletics communications such as media press releases. Knowledge of NCAA, CCAA, CSU, and university reporting requirements. Experience with game-day marketing and promotions. Proficiency in sports information software (e.g., ARMS, Pixellot, BlueFrame, StatCrew, SIDEARM, The Automated Scorebook). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities include: strong communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities; ability to manage multiple projects; familiarity with statistics and sports terminology; and experience with digital media management tools. Special Conditions
This position may be required to travel to our Stockton/Turlock campus or third-party agencies. It may require working beyond regular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or emergencies, based on operational needs and in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. Salary and Benefits
Anticipated starting salary: $5,178 (step 1) per month plus benefits. Full range: $5,178 (step 1) - $7,543 (step 20). Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include vacation, health/dental/vision plans, education fee waivers, PERS retirement, and holidays. See current CSU Stanislaus Benefits Summary for details. How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Failure to completely fill out each section may result in non-consideration. Apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Applications processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU MOU. Preference may be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 unless outside applicants are needed for specialized skills. Application Deadline
Screening to begin on or after February 2, 2026. Applications received after the screening date may be considered at the university’s discretion. Background and Equal Opportunity
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required. CSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSU Stanislaus is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for the application process may be requested from Human Resources. CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States.
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