Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Info & Media Relations

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information to lead media relations, content creation, and game coverage for all athletics teams. The role manages press releases, stats, historical records, and social media, serving as the primary media contact and coordinating events with campus and community partners.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least one year in a sports information environment, with strong journalism and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• One year of experience in a sports information environment.
• General journalism and competent photographic skill are preferred.
• Experience managing and promoting regional and national tournaments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Promote athletic teams daily.
• Produce and manage content on official athletics sites and social media.
• Produce weekly press releases for in-season sports.
• Maintain statistical data and historical records for all sports.
• Serve as primary media contact for all sports.
• Coordinate and promote events on campus and in the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Proficient computer skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Automated Scoreboard software

Job description

Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information to lead media relations, content creation, and game coverage for all athletics teams. The role manages press releases, stats, historical records, and social media, serving as the primary media contact and coordinating events with campus and community partners.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least one year in a sports information environment, with strong journalism and