Assistant Director, Sports Information

Texas A&M•Laredo, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Sports Information, under general supervision, assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides. Assists with maintenance of the Athletic Department’s Web site.

Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations, or related field.
Experience – Three years of related experience.
Knowledge of: Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Demonstrated strong writing and verbal skills.
Web design and basic computer application experience.
Ability to perform under deadlines.
Be reliable to the organization.
Present information clearly and concisely.
Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Communicate effectively with all segments of the campus community.
Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
Must possess commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA by laws and Lone Star Conference regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field
Strong knowledge of statistical software (Genius, Stat Crew, PrestoSports, etc.)
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Familiarity with live-streaming software (Production Truck, Wirecast, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories
Producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides
Helping to maintain historical records
Distributes athletic information to all media outlets
Assists in the relations with local, regional and national media
Assists in the maintenance of the official website
Assists with game-day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services
Trains and supervises student workers, task workers
Assists to develop and implement a comprehensive public relations program
Promotes the athletic program, teams, and contests
May assist in all athletic special events, fundraising, promotions and other activities related to athletics
May help develop and execute all student-athlete leadership initiatives and development efforts
Oversight of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and mentor programs
With the help of the Academic Advisors, oversee NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program