Sports Information Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Lexington, VA

1d•$40,000 - $45,320•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Information Director serves as the primary communications contact for men's soccer, swimming & diving, wrestling, and baseball, as well as other sports and departmental areas as assigned. This position promotes VMI Athletics through accurate, timely, and engaging content across digital, social media, broadcast, and traditional media platforms. The position works with coaches, cadet-athletes, athletics staff, conference offices, and media representatives to enhance the visibility and brand of VMI Athletics.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of athletic media relations, statistical programs, website content management, social media, photography, and basic graphic or video production.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, sports media, public relations, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in collegiate athletics communications or sports information.
Experience with statistical software, website content management, Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, social media, and live-event communications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communications contact for men's soccer, swimming & diving, wrestling, and baseball.
Provide communications coverage for other sports and departmental needs as assigned.
Manage publicity and media relations for assigned sports, including press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, notes, and statistical information.
Maintain accurate rosters, schedules, results, records, biographies, and historical information on the VMI Athletics website.
Coordinate game-day sports information operations, including statistics, media credentials, press areas, interview requests, and postgame materials.
Produce and distribute game notes, media guides, record books, programs, and other publications.
Create engaging digital content, including graphics, photography, short-form video, and social media posts.
Assist with the management and strategic growth of VMI Athletics' social media platforms.
Serve as a liaison among assigned teams, the athletics department, conference offices, opponents, and local, regional, and national media.
Promote the accomplishments and stories of VMI cadet-athletes, coaches, and teams.
Coordinate interviews and respond to media requests in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA policies regarding athletics communications and the release of information.
Assist with department-wide championships, special events, announcements, and major communications initiatives.
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise game-day staff, student workers, and other support personnel when needed.
Perform other duties and provide coverage for additional sports as assigned.