Assistant Sports Information Director
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 24, 2024
Expired Date: Aug 15, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$3,167/month -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Job Details
Job Location
McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
$3,166.67 Salary/month
Description
Join Our Team as an Assistant Sports Information Director!
Job Details
Job Location
McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR
Position Type
Apply NowSeasonal
Salary Range
$3,166.67 Salary/month
Description
Join Our Team as an Assistant Sports Information Director!
Are you passionate about sports and communications? Linfield University Athletics is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Sports Information Director to support our 23 varsity athletic programs. If you're ready to make an impact in college sports, we'd love to hear from you!
Position: Assistant Sports Information Director
Location: McMinnville, Oregon
Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Duration: Expected to end on May 31, 2025
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About Linfield University:
At Linfield University, we take pride in our strong athletic tradition and commitment to student-athlete success. Our campus is home to a vibrant community of sports enthusiasts dedicated to excellence both on and off the field. We are seeking a talented individual to join our team and help us maintain our reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the Main Contact: Act as the primary communication link for assigned athletic teams, fostering positive relationships and ensuring effective communication.
Game-Day Support: Be on the front lines during home football games and community service events, providing crucial game-day support.
Statistics Management: Oversee the accurate compilation of statistics for home competitions, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
Event Operations Supervision: Manage event operations, including scoreboard management, public announcements, and coordination of the statistics crew.
Social Media Management: Create engaging content for and oversee all department and team social media accounts, enhancing our online presence.
Roster and Biography Management: Maintain team rosters and write compelling student-athlete biographies.
Content Creation: Write game and season previews, game recaps, and award announcements to highlight our athletes' achievements.
Award Nominations: Submit Northwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Week nominations, showcasing the talents of our athletes.
Website Management: Keep website pages for assigned sports up-to-date, ensuring that fans and recruits have the latest information.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field is recommended.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a sports communications office is preferred.
Skills:
Personal Attributes:
Other Requirements:
- Flexible Schedule: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO EXPRESS INTEREST:
Kelly Bird, Sports Information Director
Linfield University Athletics
900 SE Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Email: kbird@linfield.edu
Phone: 971-237-4774
How to Apply:
To apply for the Assistant Sports Information Director position, please send your resume, cover letter, 2 writing samples, and any relevant portfolio materials to Kelly Bird at kbird@linfield.edu. We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team!
Join Linfield University Athletics and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in college sports. Your expertise can make a difference!
Note: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 31, 2025.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelorâs Degree: A degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field is recommended.
Experience:
Sports Communications Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a sports communications office is preferred.
Information Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate information accurately.
Multi-Tasking Skills: Ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and execute day-to-day operations; work under deadlines while maintaining a detail-oriented approach to each task.
Prioritization and Delegation: Ability to prioritize and delegate the flow of work daily.
Computer Competency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe desktop publishing products (InDesign, Photoshop).
Statistics Software Competency: Experience using StatCrew statistics software.
Initiative and Organization: Ability to take initiative in organizing and planning events, preparing materials, and interacting effectively with department and campus community members.
Supervision Experience: Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and ability in supervising, advising, training, and evaluating student employees, volunteers, and interns.
Communication Skills: Effective and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to write, edit, and prepare documents efficiently.
Teamwork and Independence: Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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