Part Time - Sports - Information Assistant

Penn State University•Abington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Abington is seeking a Part-Time Sports Information Assistant to support the department’s media relations, communications, and digital content efforts for its 14 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Working under the direction of the Sports Information Director, this opening will assist with promoting Penn State Abington’s student-athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic events across a variety of media and digital platforms. This is a 10-month, part-time appointment that requires schedule flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays throughout the Academic Year (August through May).

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with Genius Live Stats (NLS) and/or PrestoStats.
Strong working knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Familiarity with athletics website management platforms, particularly SIDEARM and/or Presto.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or similar graphic design and content-creation platforms.
Experience with digital content platforms such as BoxOut Sports.
Experience with web streaming and video production, including platforms such as Hudl and Production Truck.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging game recaps, previews, press releases, and other sports-related content.
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with coaches, student-athletes, staff, and campus partners.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, based on the athletics schedule.
PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in sports information, athletic communications, journalism, or a related field preferred.
Experience working in an NCAA athletics environment, particularly at the Division III level, is strongly preferred.
May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Responsibilities

Assist the Sports Information Director with media relations, coverage, and promotion of Penn State Abington’s 14 NCAA Division III varsity sports.
Write and distribute press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, and other digital content for the Athletics website.
Assist with the creation and scheduling of social media content to promote teams, student-athletes, coaches, accomplishments, and events.
Help maintain and update the Penn State Abington Athletics website (AbingtonSports.com), including schedules, rosters, statistics, records, and historical information.
Attend home athletic events and provide game-day sports information support, including: In-game statistics and live statistics, Web streaming and production support, Social media coverage, Public address and/or game-day operations as needed.
Assist with the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of web-streaming and video production equipment and platforms.
Help coordinate and supervise student workers and game-day personnel during home athletic events.
Assist with maintaining accurate statistical records, team histories, archives, and other athletics-related information.
Support the department’s postseason and championship reporting efforts, including NCAA and conference-related statistical and media requirements.
Perform other duties related to athletics communications and sports information as assigned.