Assistant Sports Information Director

Assistant Sports Information Director # Assistant Sports Information DirectorMethodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time Staff## DescriptionMethodist University invites applications for the position of Assistant Sports Information Director. This position will report to the Sports Information Director. The University is a member of the USA South Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, sponsoring 20 varsity sports. This is a full-time position with benefits. **Duties include, but are not limited to:*** Assist with all social media management for the athletic department.* Design promotional material for social media and for print that adheres to the university’s identity standards* Assist with all historical records for the department and supervise the photo files.* Provide statistical coverage for athletic events.* Assist with supervision of SID office for student workers.* Assist in staffing all home varsity athletic events with clock operators, public address announcer, stats, webstream, etc.* Assist, update and inform the media and conference SID of all schedules, player information, records, and statistics for all sports.* Assist in preparing all requested NCAA forms in a timely manner.* Nominate and promote Methodist University student-athletes for all appropriate honors programs locally, nationally and regionally.* Assist in maintaining the MU Athletics website with accurate and current information.* Write recaps after all athletics contests as well as news releases to be published on the MU Athletics website.* Design and update recruiting materials, media guides and brochures for the coaching staff.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director and/or Director of Athletics.* Assist in event management and special events within the athletic department, including the HOF Golf Tournament, HOF Banquet, Awards Night, NCAA championships, outside events, etc.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, or other related discipline.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven, live-event environment**Preferred Qualifications*** 1-3 years of experience in sports information or media/public relations.* Experience with statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, Presto).* Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.* Experience with photography, videography and/or video production/broadcasting.* Working knowledge of collegiate athletics operations and the NCAA Division III environment.
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