Sports Information Director

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director, the SID serves as an institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities. Plans, organizes, and coordinates media relations activities; writes and distributes newsletters, brochures, and reports to television and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines; responds to various requests for team histories, photos, statistics, and related information. Understands the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and the public.

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director, the SID serves as an institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities. Plans, organizes, and coordinates media relations activities; writes and distributes newsletters, brochures, and reports to television and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines; responds to various requests for team histories, photos, statistics, and related information. Understands the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and the public.

Major Responsibilities:

• Cover Sports information for various sporting events
• Keep statistics for selected sports team
• Write game notes for home events
• Update information on website
• Game operations responsibilities throughout the sports calendar year
• Designs, writes, and oversees the production of printed promotional materials including catalogs, brochures, flyers, and program and media guides.
• Writes and edits promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, programs, and brochures; gathers and compiles statistical information.
• Responds to requests for information from media personnel and the public; distributes promotional materials, including flyers, brochures
• Manages and operates all social Media accounts attached to the Athletics Website
• Provides information to representatives of the opponent's sports information office about the team, including updating starting lineups.
• Organizes and supervises photo sessions for all sports to provide head and shoulder photos of athletes and posed action shots

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:
Faith, service, and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree is required.
2. Masters preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

1. Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.
2. High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

How to Apply:
Complete the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application, where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@nelson.edu.

Note:
This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!