Sports Information and Communication Specialist

Salary:

$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location :

NACC - 138 Alabama Highway 35, Rainsville, AL
Job Type:

Part-Time
Job Number:

07105
College/Division:

NACC-505010-Athletic-General
Opening Date:

11/06/2025
Closing Date:

Continuous
Campus Location:

Northeast Alabama Community College

Position Summary

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Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there may be other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application. Applications will be retained for three years.
This is a part-time position scheduled to work a maximum of 19 hours per week. This position is a continuous posting.

Salary Placement: The position is on a local schedule and will be placed on the local salary schedule at the President's discretion earning between $20-$30/hour.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Proposed Start Date: Undetermined
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Sports Information and Communication Specialist is responsible for coordinating and promoting all athletic communications for the institution. This role oversees the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of sports statistics, records, and media content, and serves as the primary liaison between athletic teams, media outlets, and the public. The position answers directly to the Athletic Director and must comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the main contact for all external communication with media for the NACC Athletic Program and the Athletic Director
Oversee athletic program communications for all sports teams including, but not limited to, press releases, promotional stories, game previews, post-game reviews, and statistics.
Write informative and meaningful pregame and post-game stories and other feature stories as assigned to promote NACC athletics
Coordinate media credential distribution for all NACC athletic events
Maintain accurate statistics, historical records, and player information for all sports teams
Be responsible for monitoring and updating the NACC athletic website and social media platforms, ensuring that information is posted professionally and accurately and follows all NACC branding and website formatting requirements.
Serve as the main contact for the Alabama Community College Conference (i.e. player of the week, all region teams, all American Teams)
Produce and edit annual preseason review and season in review stories for all NACC athletic teams
Ensure compliance with conference and national reporting requirements
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College
Complete other assignments as requested by the Athletic Director and/or the President
Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field
Demonstrated excellent writing skills
General knowledge of college athletics rules and structure
Ability to work efficiently with social media and website software
Ability to work efficiently with photography, graphic design, and editing tools/software
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet communication deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively and work professionally with internal and external partners
Ability to work independently and as part of a team effectively
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED is

required
Experience working in journalism or public relations is

preferred
Writing experience is

preferred

Application Procedures/Additional Information
IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application. To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.
1.

A completed online application form

2.

A current

résumé that outlines

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xperience in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field
3.

High School or GED Transcript
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and/or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627.

A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library.

Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Criminal Background Check: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

E-verify Compliance: Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (Everify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Transcripts: If selected for this position, transcripts of all college credit or high school/GED credit must be submitted to the Human Resources Office. Transcript copies must show the identification of the institution, the identification of the applicant, and verify that the applicant has received the minimum degree requirements as stated in the Qualifications section of this announcement. The person chosen to fill the position is required to furnish official transcripts prior to the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Northeast Alabama Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and entities under its direction and control, including Northeast Alabama Community College, that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic, including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. (Sources: ACCS Board of Trustees Policies 601.02 - 4/13/16 and 800.00 - 5/10/17) Updated: 12/13/2017

Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Accreditation: Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.

Campus Resources: A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. For more information, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact Ms. Lea or Dr. Everett for available hours of operation.
Part-Time position not eligible for benefits.