Sports Information Coordinator (Current MATC employees only)

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Milwaukee, WI

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu. Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Coordinator, Sports Information is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of athletics media relations, brand awareness and marketing plans for the Milwaukee Area Technical College Athletics Department. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment, creativity, and ingenuity to analyze and to resolve problems. Supervision received is general, consistent with established goals and college procedures.

Requirements

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business or related field
Three (3) years of experience with evidence of skills for social media and digital media platforms, which can include freelance writing, or other similar experience.
Strong sports background/knowledge and equitable appreciation of all sports.
Proficient writer with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with social media including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Requires flexible hours to work most nights and weekends.
Frequent travel to each campus is required.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to coaches, students, and staff.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, prioritize high-priority assignments and meet deadlines.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop including the ability to utilize databases, and the Google Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and analytically both through written and oral means across all levels of employees, management and with students.
Ability to provide leadership and strong supervisory and management skills and experience.
Ability to build and develop teams.
Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
Prefer five (5) or more years of relevant experience with a focus on social media, freelance writing, or other related experiences.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains oversight of all communication efforts for Milwaukee Area Technical College College's 9 NJCAA Division II teams.
Ensures consistency in branding and messaging across all athletic communications.
Works with other departments to integrate athletic events and achievements into broader institutional messaging and marketing efforts.
Produces content and maintains the Milwaukee Area Technical College Athletics Department athletic website, social media platforms, and other digital channels including content on game results, stories, statistics, student-athlete profiles, rosters, schedules, photo galleries, staff updates, archives and historical data.
Develops and distributes sports programs, newsletters, and other printed materials.
Creates marketing campaigns and promotional materials to increase attendance and fan engagement.
Expands public awareness and special interest stories of the college's intercollegiate athletics program through media contacts, publications and social media.
Establishes and maintains communication with the NJCAA, Region 4, and other SIDs internally and externally on a local, regional and national scale.
Oversees all aspects of pre-game, in-game and post-game communications including game previews, press releases, game stories, statistical coverage, PA announcing and web streaming.
Oversight of all live-streaming operations for each home competition.
Compiles and maintains accurate statistics for teams and individual athletes.
Provides statistical reports to coaches, media, and conference offices as required.
Assists in the process of nominating athletes for regional and national awards.
Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with administrators, staff, coaches, athletes, spectators, and press.
Serves as liaison between student-athlete/coaches and the media.
Prepares and implements budgets to meet departmental, divisional, and institutional objectives.
Monitors budget and inventory and cost projections of production jobs and revises inventory records to accommodate supply and demand.
Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.
Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Maintains up to date with federal and state regulatory updates, impact reports, industry trends, institutional reports, professional publications.
Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.