Sports Information Assistant

Missouri Valley College is accepting applications for the role of Sports Information Assistant.  The full-time position will work directly with the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Information, focusing on game coverage and communications for Missouri Valley College’s athletic department and athletic programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Sports Information in planning, organizing, and coordinating media relations and public communications for athletic programs.
• Manage the Athletic Department’s social media platforms to promote athletic programs, student-athletes, institutional achievements, and the college’s mission and values.
• Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and media communications to students, faculty, and staff through email, website, and social media platforms.
• Assist with game-day operations, including live game statistics, event coverage, photography, videography, and content creation for multiple sports programs.
• Update and maintain the athletics website with current schedules, scores, statistics, rosters, news releases, and other relevant sports information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in athletic communications, sports media or related field
• Broad understanding of rules and concepts for the sports sponsored at Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College is accepting applications for the role of Sports Information Assistant.  The full-time position will work directly with the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Information, focusing on game coverage and communications for Missouri Valley College’s athletic department and athletic programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Sports Information in planning, organizing, and coordinating media relations and public communications for athletic programs.
• Manage the Athletic Department’s social media platforms to promote athletic programs, student-athletes, institutional achievements, and the college’s mission and values.
• Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and media communications to students, faculty, and staff through email, website, and social media platforms.
• Assist with game-day operations, including live game statistics, event coverage, photography, videography, and content creation for multiple sports programs.
• Update and maintain the athletics website with current schedules, scores, statistics, rosters, news releases, and other relevant sports information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in athletic communications, sports media or related field
• Broad understanding of rules and concepts for the sports sponsored at Missouri Valley College
• Ability to create written, digital and video content
• Knowledge of social media strategy, statistics, writing, graphic design and video editing
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva
• Ability to work under deadline, in outdoor conditions and flexible hours to include nights and weekends.

Application Process: 

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to HR@moval.edu. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. 

Additional Information 

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Salary commensurate with education and experience. A comprehensive benefit package is available which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending; life insurance; retirement; holidays; sick days. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, or marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. 

About Missouri Valley College 

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its diverse and student-focused environment, MVC provides an engaging educational experience that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning. Through innovative teaching and interdisciplinary learning, MVC empowers students to succeed in a knowledge-driven global society.

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