Assistant Sports Information Director

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Sports Information Director will serve as the primary contact for 10 of Lander's athletic programs and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Media. The primary responsibility of this position is to support assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Lander Bearcats brand. This position will also develop and execute a long-term vision for the communications function within assigned programs. The ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others is an essential job duty.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field. Experience with statistical software (StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, Presto State etc.), experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs. Experience in Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and lnDesign). Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Sports Information Director will serve as the primary contact for 10 of Lander's athletic programs and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Media. The primary responsibility of this position is to support assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Lander Bearcats brand. This position will also develop and execute a long-term vision for the communications function within assigned programs. The ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others is an essential job duty.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field. Experience with statistical software (StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, Presto State etc.), experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs. Experience in Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and lnDesign). Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field preferred

Additional Comments

Superb strategy, writing, editing, and communications skills, Strong management and mentoring skills and experience coaching and supporting individuals as spokespeople. Exceptional analytical, strategic and tactical ability combined with expert relationship management skills and attention to detail, proven ability to develop an effective communications plan and content calendar to achieve goals, ability to both work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, Ability to have a collaborative work style, innovative thinking, strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and enthusiastic attitude. Must have the ability to travel, as well as work nights and weekends.