Sports Information Director
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2024
Expired Date: Aug 15, 2024
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
S-01158
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
S-01158
Apply NowPosition Title:
Sports Information Director
Classification Title:
Department:
Athletics
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Review of applications will begin immediately with a best consideration date of August 9, 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Athletics Department at Auburn University at Montgomery is accepting applications for the Sports Information Director position. The candidate selected to fill this position will be responsible for the following:
Coordinates all activities regarding the collection of information from the university’s varsity sports, including sport coverage.
Disseminates university sports information to the various media outlets (print, television, radio, internet, etc.)
Develops and maintains cordial, informative relationships with community representatives and media in order to encourage the promotion of the University’s athletics programs.
Ensures proper records and statistics for all sports are kept in an orderly manner for historical as well as daily information requests.
Produces publications such as record books, fliers, invitations, special brochures and any University athletic event programs.
Maintains computerized statistics for all university varsity sports.
Attends all university sporting events when outside media personnel are present.
Assists in fundraising development for the department, including generating potential sponsors for the athletics website, digital game boards and game programs.
Coordinates the daily update of the university’s athletics website.
Prepares and manages a fiscal budget for the sports information department.
Supervises the Assistant Sports Information Director, Graduate Assistant, any outside support and student-worker/interns for the Sports Information office.
Oversees graphic and video content for all social media accounts sponsored by the Department of Athletics.
Oversees video streaming of all designated events by the Department of Athletics, as well as maintenance of all streaming equipment.
As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the
NCAA
and Gulf South Conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of acceptable marketing/promotion techniques
Knowledge of statistical software (
NCAA
Genius, Presto, Statcrew, etc.)
Knowledge of graphic design and publication software (Adobe Creative Suite, Gipper, BoxOut, etc.)
Knowledge of video streaming platforms and video editing software (FloSports, BlueFrame, etc.)
Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
Skill in making written and oral presentations.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communication with various audiences, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interact with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.
Two (2) years of related experience in college athletics communications or sports journalism.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of
NCAA
Genius and Presto Sports Statistical software, Adobe Creative Suite, BlueFrame Technology Video streaming platform, FloSports and graphic design capabilities.
Job Open Date:
07/27/2024
This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes
Job Close Date:
Salary Band:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6852
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