Sports Information Director

EXPIRED

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/11/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Information Director will provide media coverage for all Centenary University’s athletic programs. They are responsible for maintaining team statistics to share on Centenary’s website and share with applicable individuals for conference websites, along with working in collaboration with local and national media to promote Centenary University.

The University reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Design, write, post, and edit all promotional physical and social media materials including press releases, newsletters, flyers, graphics, programs and brochures.

2. Gather and compile statistical information through the use of NCAA and other statistics programming and reporting systems.

3. Work all Centenary home contests, including scrimmages.

4. Remain up to date with the rules and regulations for film sharing and SID related items for each individual sports team. Share film with each coach in a timely fashion in compliance with the Atlantic East Conference.

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/11/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Information Director will provide media coverage for all Centenary University’s athletic programs. They are responsible for maintaining team statistics to share on Centenary’s website and share with applicable individuals for conference websites, along with working in collaboration with local and national media to promote Centenary University.

The University reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Design, write, post, and edit all promotional physical and social media materials including press releases, newsletters, flyers, graphics, programs and brochures.

2. Gather and compile statistical information through the use of NCAA and other statistics programming and reporting systems.

3. Work all Centenary home contests, including scrimmages.

4. Remain up to date with the rules and regulations for film sharing and SID related items for each individual sports team. Share film with each coach in a timely fashion in compliance with the Atlantic East Conference.

5. Perform frequent walk-throughs of fields and gyms, reviewing and testing equipment before every season and significant athletics event.

6. Recruit, hire, train, and lead a sports information staff (including work study and interns) to help with set up, maintain statistics, photography, film, live stream, social media, and perform other game day duties.

7. Develop and manage a sports information internship program in conjunction with related academic programs.

8. Respond to requests for information from media personnel from the conference and the public; distribute promotional materials, timely disseminate information via the appropriate media outlet.

9. Plan, coordinate, and manage special events including Press Conferences, the Centenary Athletics Hall of Fame, and the end of the year Athletic Awards Celebration.

10. Update the gym lobby signage and screens with appropriate media information and recognition.

11. Travel with university athletic teams; provide information to representatives of the opponent's sports information office about the team, including updating starting line-ups.

12. Attend playoff championships home and away.

13. Nominate student athletes for weekly and post-season awards, including district and national awards, through a variety of organizations including the NCAA and Atlantic East Conference. Nominations include but are not limited to academics and athletics.

14. Be prepared to assist Centenary equestrian programs on sports information for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association as well as any additional Centenary club and emerging sports as needed.

15. Release statements regarding academic success of both individuals and teams.

16. Take headshots of all coaches and student athletes to be used on the website and in media. Create and update biographies for all players, coaches, and athletic personnel on the athletic website.

17. Create game day programs for all home events. Include rosters and statistical leaders.

18. Be cognizant of individual and team milestones for recognition and enhance marketing and promotions of athletic teams.

19. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in writing and distributing press releases to local and national media.
• Write game previews and recaps, feature stories on student-athletes, the staff, and teams. Promote stories on community service and character, including but not limited to, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Promote Centenary on the local and national levels on social media.
• Manage game day set-up, in game duties, and post- game tear down.
• Create game day programs for all home events.
• Attend tournaments and playoff games as needed.
• Nominate student athletes for weekly and post-season awards through conferences, and a variety of organizations.
• Work in collaboration with appropriate university staff, athletics personnel, coaches, campus partners, and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience in public relations or sports marketing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Box Out, Canva, or Other graphic design systems
• Knowledge of sport and collegiate athletics
• Understanding of statistical software
• Strong organizational skills, written, and oral communication skills
• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Supervisory Experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able to work nights and weekends
• Able to work in different weather conditions

Centenary University is a learning community comprised of multifaceted and complex differences and we welcome all. We offer a supportive environment that promotes acceptance, a culture of service, skills of critical thought, and purposeful action. We are responsible for the efforts needed to create the change we seek.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Centenary University where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, service in Armed Forces, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination and other terms and conditions of employment.

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