Director-Sports Information

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Job Title

Director-Sports Information

Nature of Work

Institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities. Including the reporting on athletic events, teams and student-athletes; writes original press releases and maintains a historical record of students and teams to be used by both the print and broadcast media during and after sporting events.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Report on the athletic events, various teams and athletes at Chadron State College, including new programs, and honors of student athletes for the media. Disseminate articles to all the news media in western Nebraska, to the students’ hometown media sources, and to statewide and national publications whenever appropriate

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Director-Sports Information

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Nature of Work

Institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities. Including the reporting on athletic events, teams and student-athletes; writes original press releases and maintains a historical record of students and teams to be used by both the print and broadcast media during and after sporting events.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Report on the athletic events, various teams and athletes at Chadron State College, including new programs, and honors of student athletes for the media. Disseminate articles to all the news media in western Nebraska, to the students’ hometown media sources, and to statewide and national publications whenever appropriate

2. Maintain and update Athletic web site and social media with accurate statistics and records, media releases, athletic events, upcoming games and general Athletic department information

3. Responsible for appropriate documentation and cataloging of all statistics, records and general information relating to Athletics. Calculate accurate reports and file weekly statistics and scores to

RMAC

and

NCAA

. Travel with athletic teams as assigned by Director of Athletics

1. Compose and distribute post game reports and news releases to national, regional, and local media sources including radio, TV, and print news as needed

2. Manage all home game statistical personnel and other personnel including coaching and student staff needed at the scorers’ table or press box. Coordinate game logistics including PA system and scoreboard

3. Develop and coordinate media guides and game programs for all sports programs. Assist coaches with writing and disseminating appropriate recruiting materials for specific sports programs. Help create and write other marketing documents

4. Maintain statistical and historical records for all varsity sports including, but not limited to, football, basketball, track and field, wrestling, golf, softball, and volleyball

5. Serve on various committees and work on activities such as Athletic Hall of Fame, Homecoming, Scholastic Contest, Family Day, various sport team reunions

6. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Secondary Duties:

1. Coordinate with College Relations in all areas pertaining to community engagement

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic department, professional sports, a conference office, sports communications

Computer experience including knowledge of website, Adobe products, and various social media platforms

Ability to use Stat Crew statistical software

Photography skills

Video publishing

Physical Demands

The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to use a computer, calculator, telephone, keyboard, and/or various types of office equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats and satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.

License and Certification Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Satisfactory evaluation of driving record

Salary Information

$39,822-$49,024

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Exempt

Union Status

NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PS1425P | | Desired Start Date | | | Open Date | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | General Information | | | EEO Statement |
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. | | Veteran Statement | This position is subject to Veterans Preference. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you now or will you in the future require a sponsorship to work in the United States?

   • No
   • Yes

4. * Are you available to work on the Chadron State College campus?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Please describe your prior experiences in Web application, adobe products, and social media, identifying the tools with which you are familiar and the specific technical environments in which you've done production work.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Describe the most significant written work, content, or report you have completed?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How do you know if your written work, report, or content is performing well?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcript 1 Optional Documents 1. Portfolio 1 2. Transcript 2 3. Writing Sample

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