Sports Information Officer

EXPIRED

Date Posted: 2/23/2024

The Sports Information Officer is responsible for the oversight, management, and organization of the sports information within the Athletic Department, in addition to the planning implementation and coordination of all athletic communications. The Sports Information Officer reports directly to the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate media relations for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Write, edit and distribute media releases to various outlets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with coaching staffs, student-athletes, contacts at NAIA and CALPAC office, communication with other Universities, athletic department personnel.
• Establish relationships with on-campus and local media.
• Arrange and coordinate all media interviews for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Provide media relations training for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Prepare media notes and postseason summaries.
• Oversee and update the department’s athletic website on a daily basis with competition previews, recaps and unique feature stories, team schedules, results, statistics, department information and bios.
• Serve as the statistician for assigned sports.

Date Posted: 2/23/2024

The Sports Information Officer is responsible for the oversight, management, and organization of the sports information within the Athletic Department, in addition to the planning implementation and coordination of all athletic communications. The Sports Information Officer reports directly to the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate media relations for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Write, edit and distribute media releases to various outlets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with coaching staffs, student-athletes, contacts at NAIA and CALPAC office, communication with other Universities, athletic department personnel.
• Establish relationships with on-campus and local media.
• Arrange and coordinate all media interviews for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Provide media relations training for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Prepare media notes and postseason summaries.
• Oversee and update the department’s athletic website on a daily basis with competition previews, recaps and unique feature stories, team schedules, results, statistics, department information and bios.
• Serve as the statistician for assigned sports.
• Coordinate game day statistical operations and statistical reporting to numerous outlets.
• Report statistics as required to the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
• Submit conference player of the week, all-conference. and all-America nominations.
• Update and maintain all archived statistical materials on sports and individuals.
• Assist with the department’s Hall of Fame nomination and selection process.
• Assist with the coordination and management of Social Media Operations - Produce timely content; manage social media campaigns, run social media accounts including but not limited to; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other emerging social media platforms while designing content for distribution.
• Provide social media training for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Facilitate team media days and coordinate all athletics team/event photography.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of Athletic Information, including the ability to sufficiently demonstrate skills in written and oral communications, sports statistics, media relations and events planning.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.

Competencies/Skills:

• CPR, First aid certified.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and support a work community that allows a diverse group of students, faculty and staff to grow and develop individually and collectively as part of a collegiate athletic program.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to organize and manage complex college record keeping function; prepare, maintain, and interpret statistical data with competency.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• High Proficiency in personal computer systems utilizing databases, word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to discern the urgency of appropriate decision-making processes.
• Commitment to mutual respect, service, orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
• High ethical, moral and professional standards.
• Knowledge with software sufficient to support media publications and relevant athletic events statistics calculations, including Adobe in design, Adobe photo shop, Presto stats and sidearm.

Soka University of America offers excellent benefits. Salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.

Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Application Requirements:

Must submit the following to be considered:

• letter of interest for this position
• resume
• three professional references

Apply for the Sports Information Officer Position

For inquiries, e-mail: jobs@soka.edu

_ Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer. _

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