Assistant Athletics Communications & Live-Stream Specialist

Barton College; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton College in Wilson, NC, seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to manage communications for several intercollegiate programs. You will handle statistics, game previews, and media relations, while steering digital content, streaming, and ticketing.

The role requires creativity, organization, and timely coverage of student-athletes and teams. The position works under the Senior Sports Information Director, with duties including website updates, archives, and recognition submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to accuracy.
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with athletics websites preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in college athletics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports.
• Develop and maintain schedules, rosters, statistics, and historical records.
• Prepare game previews, recaps, features, and player spotlights.
• Maintain athletics website information for assigned sports.
• Coordinate media requests, credentials, and interviews.
• Promote student-athlete and team achievements through traditional and digital channels.
• Coordinate game-day statistics, operations, and programs as needed.
• Assist with ticketing operations in collaboration with logistics staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CMS/Website management

Video streaming software

Job description

Barton College in Wilson, NC, seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to manage communications for several intercollegiate programs. You will handle statistics, game previews, and media relations, while steering digital content, streaming, and ticketing.

The role requires creativity, organization, and timely coverage of student-athletes and teams. The position works under the Senior Sports Information Director, with duties including website updates, archives, and recognition submissions.