Assistant Sports Information Director

Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311

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Full Time Staff

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Description

Methodist 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. 

Assistant Sports Information Director

Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311

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Overview

Position Type

Full Time Staff

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Description

Methodist 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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