The Sports Information Assistant works with the Sports Information Director in the coverage and promotion of the Wolves intercollegiate athletic teams at Keuka College. The successful candidate will work in a variety of positions, including statistical input and calling, video operations, photography, office work, and research. The successful candidate will be expected to work a majority of the home athletic contests, although accommodations can be made.
Essential Responsibilities:
Compile statistics and produce programs for NCAA games.
Work without direct supervision on occasion.
Assist the Sports Information Director with all aspects of maintaining the department, including but not limited to, writing, statistical input, photography, and videography of home intercollegiate athletic contests.
Aid in digital design assets including but not limited to social media posts, graphic design, and creative video editing.
Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
Perform other functions as assigned by management.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Eligible for a Federal work-study award or a Keuka work-study award.
A Keuka College student in the traditional undergraduate on-campus program.
Previous experience with college athletics and the field of communications/journalism a major plus.
Must have at least a general understanding of sports as well as the rules and statistics.
Any previous experience with the Adobe suite, desktop publishing, photography or video is a plus.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.
Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff and the public.
Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Physical Requirements:
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Weekend and evening hours required.
May be required to work in inclement weather on occasion.