Assistant Director, Sports Information

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director, Sports Information at Texas A&M International University, located in Laredo, TX, provides publicity support for all sponsored sports under general supervision. Responsibilities include writing press releases and feature stories, producing and editing game programs, game notes, and media guides, and assisting with maintaining the Athletics Department website.

This role also involves assisting with game-day operations, media relations, and statistical services; training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations, or related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides; helping to maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional and national media.
• Assists in the maintenance of the official website.
• Assists with game-day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services.
• Trains and supervises student workers, task workers.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Web design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Live-streaming software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism/Administration/Public Relations

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Genius

Stat Crew

PrestoSports

Production Truck

Wirecast

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Assistant Director, Sports Information

Job Title

Assistant Director, Sports Information

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,659.09 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Sports Information, under generalsupervision, assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports,including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces andedits game programs, game notes, and media guides. Assists withmaintenance of the Athletic Department's Web site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports,including writing press releases and feature stories; producing andediting game programs, game notes and media guides; helping tomaintain historical records; distributes athletic information toall media outlets; and assists in the relations with local,regional and national media.
• Assists in the maintenance of the official website.
• Assists with game-day operations, including media relations,game management and statistical services.
• Trains and supervises student workers, task workers.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, andauthorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete listof all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists to develop and implement a comprehensive publicrelations program. Promotes the athletic program, teams, andcontests.
• May assist in all athletic special events, fundraising,promotions and other activities related to athletics.
• May help develop and execute all student-athlete leadershipinitiatives and development efforts. Oversight of theStudent-Athlete Advisory Committee and mentor programs.
• With the help of the Academic Advisors, oversee NCAACHAMPS/Life Skills program.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in sports journalism,sports administration, public relations, or related field.
• Experience - Three years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in related field.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated strong writing and verbal skills.
• Web design and basic computer application experience.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform under deadlines.
• Be reliable to the organization.
• Present information clearly and concisely.
• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively with all segments of the campuscommunity.
• Ability to function under adverse and stressfulconditions.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of statistical software (Genius, Stat Crew,PrestoSports, etc.)
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign,Illustrator)
• Familiarity with live-streaming software (Production Truck,Wirecast, etc.)
• Must possess commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA bylaws and Lone Star Conference regulations.

License/Professional Certification

None

Physical Requirements

General office environment.

Supervision of Others

• This position may supervise student employees, taskworkers.

Other Requirements

• Position requires evening and/or weekend hours.
• Position requires travel.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendanceon campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $43,909.08/annual

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.