Sports Information Director

Notre Dame, IN, United States

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Position Introduction

At Saint Mary's College, we are committed to providing our student-athletes with a transformative educational experience that integrates athletics, academics, and personal growth. The Sports Information Director is responsible for managing the overall sports communication needs of our NCAA Division III varsity athletics programs as well as the media relations needs of the Department of Athletics.

Job Description

The Sports Information Director will maintain the Athletics Department website including game results and stories, statistics, student-athlete profiles, rosters, schedules, photos, staff updates, archives, records, and history as well as video content, and manage coverage, train and schedule game day staff for all home contests. This position will prepare and distribute media releases, and develop social media strategies and create content to increase engagement across a variety of platforms.

The Sports Information Director will develop and maintain records for all varsity programs, and be responsible for all statistical recordkeeping and reporting to the media, MIAA, and NCAA, plan, organize, and schedule team and individual photography. This position will coordinate freelance photographers and oversee student photographers, and oversee the day-to-day marketing, promotions, and operations of athletic communications and ensure game day facility preparation.

Sports Information Director

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Position Introduction

At Saint Mary's College, we are committed to providing our student-athletes with a transformative educational experience that integrates athletics, academics, and personal growth. The Sports Information Director is responsible for managing the overall sports communication needs of our NCAA Division III varsity athletics programs as well as the media relations needs of the Department of Athletics.

Job Description

The Sports Information Director will maintain the Athletics Department website including game results and stories, statistics, student-athlete profiles, rosters, schedules, photos, staff updates, archives, records, and history as well as video content, and manage coverage, train and schedule game day staff for all home contests. This position will prepare and distribute media releases, and develop social media strategies and create content to increase engagement across a variety of platforms.

The Sports Information Director will develop and maintain records for all varsity programs, and be responsible for all statistical recordkeeping and reporting to the media, MIAA, and NCAA, plan, organize, and schedule team and individual photography. This position will coordinate freelance photographers and oversee student photographers, and oversee the day-to-day marketing, promotions, and operations of athletic communications and ensure game day facility preparation.

The Sports Information Director will coordinate the development of special event programs, contribute to and/or review Varsity Club communications, and collaborate with Integrating Marketing Communications Departments to uphold College brand standards. This position will integrate College institutional message in Athletics Department publications as well as support and develop Athletics messaging in external College publications.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in an associated field.
• Experience in writing, knowledge in athletic website management and upkeep, knowledge and experience in all social media and digital platforms, photography, streaming of athletic contests/events, and statistical software
• Experience with Presto or Sidearm web platforms, NCAA LiveStats, Stat Crew, and other statistical software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration or related field.
• Familiarity or experience with NCAA regulations and reporting.
• Post-college experience in athletics communication or sports information.

Schedule

Full Time/ 40 Hours per week/ 12 Months

EEO Statement

Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels – students, faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 373
  
• Job Category Administrator
  
• Posting Date 05/15/2024, 08:50 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, US

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