Sports Information Director

Manchester University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University seeks a Sports Information Director to elevate the visibility of its athletics program through effective communication and media strategies. The role involves managing website updates, preparing athletic publications, and supervising student workers, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to collegiate athletics.

Benefits

Generous time off

Flexible scheduling

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Support for faculty development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in collegiate sports information is preferred.
• Willingness to enhance professional growth by attending clinics and workshops.
• Commitment to NCAA, HCAC, and institutional compliance and values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the athletics website with accurate information.
• Prepare publications for athletics such as game programs.
• Oversee game management areas and statistical coverage.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Sports Information Director

Department: Athletics

Campus: North Manchester

Target Hire Date: July 2025

Manchester University is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Sports Information Director to join our Athletics Department. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this individual will play a pivotal role in promoting Manchester University Athletics through digital and traditional media channels. This is a unique opportunity to elevate the visibility of our student-athletes, teams, and events within and beyond the university community.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and update the athletics website with accurate and timely information including game recaps, game and season statistics, features, news and announcements, student-athlete roster and bios, athletic department staff and coaching bios and more
• Prepare publications for athletics such as game programs, media notes, etc.
• Oversee designated areas of game management such as venue set-up, in-game statistical coverage, student staffing, live video feed, photography, game programs, music, PA coverage and more
• Compile statistical and historical record information for student-athletes and teams and reports to NCAA, HCAC and other sport organizations.
• Write and disseminate news and feature articles on Manchester University athletic programs, events, student-athletes and coaches.
• Effectively use social media to promote Manchester University Athletics.
• Hire and supervise student workers.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior experience in collegiate sports information is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to enhance professional growth by attending clinics and workshops as well as belonging to national media associations (such as CoSIDA).
• Commitment to NCAA, HCAC, and institutional compliance and values

Work Schedule: This is a full-time (12-month), exempt staff position. Extensive evening and weekend hours can be expected.

Why Join Manchester?

At Manchester University, we:

• Respect the infinite worth of every individual
• Foster a campus culture rooted in integrity, compassion, and service
• Support a healthy work-life balance with generous time off and flexible scheduling
• Offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Invest in faculty development and encourage scholarly engagement

For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.

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Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.