Sports Information Assistant, Part-Time (24-hours/week, 10-months)

University of Maine System • Gorham, ME

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Athletics and Recreation Department seeks a part-time Sports Information Assistant to support the intercollegiate athletics communications operation. The role helps raise the visibility of Huskies Athletics through live video production, sports information, and athletic communications, working closely with the Director of Athletic Communications on game-day operations, broadcasts, statistics, digital content, and communications for assigned athletic programs.

This is an in-person position based at the Gorham Campus, scheduled for 24 hours per week over 10 months, from August through mid-June. The annual salary is $21,500, adjusted during the first year based on the start date. The position supports USM’s NCAA Division III philosophy and its student-focused service commitment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports communications, journalism, media production, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA statistical programs such as NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, or Genius Sports.
• Experience in live video production; collegiate or interscholastic athletics experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in webcasting and live video production.
• Ability to use in-game statistical software and website content management systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, media representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to package and communicate information effectively for media and public audiences.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of sports activities.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a respectful, collaborative, and supportive workplace environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and a flexible schedule based on athletic events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in live video production in a collegiate or interscholastic athletics setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead production of assigned home athletic events streamed on FloSports, following Little East Conference broadcast standards.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student workers and on-air talent, including camera operators, replay personnel, graphics operators, and commentators.
• Manage and maintain video production equipment and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assist with game-day operations, including statistics, live scoring, game notes, and postgame recaps, in accordance with NCAA and Little East Conference policies.
• Update the USM Athletics website as assigned.
• Promote student-athlete, team, and departmental achievements through written content.
• Contribute to conference and NCAA reporting requirements as assigned.
• Uphold the NCAA Division III philosophy, emphasizing sportsmanship, equity, and the student-athlete experience.
• Guide and support work-study students, student broadcasters, and volunteers to facilitate successful game-day operations and high-quality broadcasts.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and organizations in collegiate athletics communications and sports media.
• Participate, as appropriate, in activities and workshops sponsored by College Sports Communicators and the Little East Conference.
• Maintain contact with other professional organizations related to sports communications and media production.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, plus earned vacation and sick time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent children.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line between the Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time