Athletic Media & Operations Coordinator (71965)

WALSH UNIVERSITY•North Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Walsh University, a private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Athletic Media & Operations Coordinator. This position will lead and support efforts to enhance coverage of all intercollegiate sports by managing statistical and game operation needs, creating media content for teams and student-athletes, developing promotional materials and publications, and providing public communications media with background information on all sports. The role leads/supervises student workers and also supports game-day operations on campus.

Requirements

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
2 years minimum experience in the sports media and operations field.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.
Positive attitude a must.
Well-versed in website production/management (especially SIDEARM Sports)
Experience stating contests specifically in Genius Sports
Knowledgeable in graphic design including software like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Live-streaming experience.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Established ability on how to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to travel, and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays for games and events.
Organizational skills, time management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities at once
Problem-solving, adaptability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Degree in sports management, communication or graphic design preferred.
Familiarity with Production Truck, Hudl and FloCollege is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead digital media initiatives with the Director of Athletic Communications to support all Walsh athletic programs and Walsh athletic events.
Generate weekly releases, highlighting Cavalier sports and upcoming events on Walsh Athletics webpage.
Accumulate statistical data for institutional use, as well as G-MAC and the NCAA.
Coordinate audio/video streaming of Walsh home events to be viewed on Flo College.
Lead, coordinate and execute media sessions for all sports alongside the Director of Athletic Communications.
Support Asst. AD for Operations in all aspects of managing home athletic events.
Supervise student workers for all home athletic events.
Collaborate with the Walsh University Marketing and Admissions Office.
Responsible for abiding by NCAA II compliance rules and legislation. Failure to comply by NCAA II rules will be grounds for discipline and/or termination.
Assist with athletic department media relations, including, game recaps, feature stories, and announcements
Assist with maintaining the athletic department website and updating rosters, schedules, news, and statistics
Create engaging digital content for athletic programs
Support game-day operations, including setup, staffing and event logistics
Other duties as assigned or required.