Sports Information Assistant
Posted Sep 20, 2024
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Position Type
Support Staff
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Position Type
Support Staff
Apply NowClassification Title
College Support Services
Position Title
Sports Information Assistant
Position Number
O00504
Pay Grade Level
CSS 6
Salary
Department
Athletics
Posting Number
S 121301389
Full or Part Time
Part Time
Number of Months
Seasonal
Position End Date
05/31/2025
FTE
.57
Work Schedule
30 hours per week – fall through the end of the spring varsity playing season.
Basic Function
Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the summer operation of Denison’s
NCAA
Division
III
athletic department
Essential Job Functions
Provide coverage for Denison’s 26
NCAA
Division
III
varsity athletic programs. Assist in the maintenance of the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics to media outlets,
NCAA
and the
NCAC
.
Assist with producing programs, recruiting material, feature articles, press releases and multimedia content.
Provide assistance in the oversight to the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; assist students working at athletic events.
Follow the University,
NCAC
and
NCAA
rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s (or equivalent experience) is required.
Feature excellent writing and editing skills; have knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems, extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as Stat Crew, Presto and
NCAA
Live Stats statistical systems.
Must be able to work with tight deadlines.
Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours (nights, weekend) and some travel will be required for championship events.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience in intercollegiate sports information or media relations/communications field.
Experience with video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro).
Broadcasting experience and the ability to mentor student broadcasters.
Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University’s brand.
Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
Elite problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication and public relations skills.
Possess excellent organization, communications and public relations skills
Physical Demands
Must be able to carry video equipment (tripods, cameras, laptops) to athletic venues and up stairs into press boxes. Games can last 2-3 hours depending on the sport, and press boxes can be hot early in the Fall and late in the Spring.
Contact(s)
Aaron Thompson
Contact Phone/Extension
740-587-6546
Contact Email
whisnerl@denison.edu
Open Date
09/17/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
This is a term position that is active through the end of the varsity playing season in the spring of 2025, unless otherwise extended.
Denison University Background Check Statement
The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement
EEO
Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (
IDEA
) at Denison Forward .
ADA
Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu .
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents
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