Work Study - Fall '26 - Sports Information Student Worker

McMurry University • Abilene, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Communications office is seeking dependable, detail-oriented student workers for the Fall 2026 semester to assist with gameday operations, digital media, and live broadcasting. Under the direction of the Sports Information Director (SID), student workers play a critical role in the execution of McMurry athletic events. This position offers hands-on experience in sports media, statistics, and event operations.

Requirements

• Must arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Consistent communication with the SID office is required, especially regarding shift coverage or scheduling changes.
• Gameday roles require high attention to detail.
• Must dress in standard McMurry apparel and appropriate pants or shorts.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced live sports environment and accurately document action as it happens.

Nice To Haves

• Specific training for statistical and livestreaming software, camera equipment, and detailed gameday protocols will be provided to student workers, as needed, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track, spot, and input live game action using NCAA Live Stat or Presto Stat software.
• Maintain focus on the field/court to ensure accurate real-time data for fans and distribute official statistical reports to coaches and officials at designated intervals.
• Manage the live video stream for athletic events, including operating cameras, updating on-screen graphics (score, clock, period), and executing commercial breaks.
• Maintain stream quality, communicate with streaming partners (e.g., FloSports/StreamDudes) as needed.
• Capture comprehensive photo and video coverage of gameday, including pre-game warmups, in-game action, halftime events, and post-game celebrations.
• Ensure timely downloading and transfer of all digital assets to the SID office as instructed for each event.
• Assist with additional media projects, such as Media Day and social media graphics, as requested.
• Assist with essential gameday logistics, including operating facility scoreboards, managing official substitution tables (soccer), and utilizing mobile devices for fan ticketing and admission (basketball/football), and operate the venue videoboard (volleyball/basketball/softball).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed