Assistant Sports Information Director

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Job Location

Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL

Position Type

Full Time

The Assistant Sports Information Director will include managing media coverage, website editing, social media, stat keeping, and gameday coverage of live sporting events at Illinois College. The Assistant Sports Information Director is responsible for day-to-day coverage of varsity sporting events and will collaborate with the Sports Information Director and the office of Marketing and Communication to develop video and graphic design content for the Athletic Department.

This position is a full-time, ten-month appointment with compensation spread over twelve months. The work schedule is essentially when the College is open during the academic year, typically August 1 through May 31.

Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Assist the Sports Information Director in all aspects of running an efficient and effective operation with a primary focus on digital media and content development
• Collaborate with the Office of Marketing and Communication on the digital marketing and creative service needs of the Department with an emphasis on video, photography, and graphic design
• Serve as the primary media contact for multiple athletic teams including stating live events, award nominations, and assisting in social media content
• Assist in maintaining and updating the MWC and NCAA on individual statistics for all intercollegiate athletic programs

• Maintain information on Athletics webpage to include:

  • Updating scores, providing game recaps, coach/player interviews and live broadcasts
  • Archiving player and game statistics
  • Maintaining a history and record books for all athletic teams

• Play an active role in the operation of special events including senior days, The Illinois College Sports Hall of Fame, alumni games and other alumni celebrations

• Assist in development of department policies & procedures as pertaining to athletic communications

• Assist and oversee the press box/or scoring tables for athletic contests and manage professional and student staff

• Assume additional administrative responsibilities within Athletics Department, as assigned by the Director of Athletics

• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community

• Adhere to all Illinois College, Midwest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• 2-3 years of experience in a sports communication office or related field
• Proficiency working with video editing and graphic design software programs: Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, preferred
• Experience working with statistical softwares such as StatCrew, Presto, and NCAA Live Stats
• Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others
• Must understand and value the liberal arts experience for students at Illinois College, especially including participation in other sports, clubs and organizations, and having an academic experience
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Assistant Sports Information Director
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Sports Information Director and Director of Athletics
Status: Full-Time, 10-month
Date Last Revised: May 2024

About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.