Assistant Sports Information Director

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

The Assistant Sports Information Director (ASID) is responsible for the communications, publicity, statistical management, and digital presentation of approximately 14 of the college's 28 intercollegiate athletic programs. Working under the supervision of the Senior Sports Information Director, the Assistant Sports Information Director serves as the primary communications contact for assigned sports and provides accurate, timely, and engaging coverage of student-athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic events. In addition to traditional sports information responsibilities, this position has significant responsibility for athletics, social media, live streaming and digital production, and ticketing operations. The position plays an important role in increasing the visibility of the athletics department, enhancing the fan experience, and promoting the accomplishments of student-athletes and teams. The successful candidate will be a creative, organized, detail-oriented communications professional who can manage multiple deadlines and events in a fast-paced small-college athletics environment.Essential ResponsibilitiesSports Information & CommunicationsServe as the primary Assistant Sports Information Director for approximately 14 of the college's 28 intercollegiate sports.Work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Communications to ensure consistency in departmental communications and coverage.Develop and maintain accurate schedules, rosters, statistics, records, results, standings, and historical information for assigned sports.Prepare and distribute game previews, recaps, releases, feature stories, player spotlights, and other athletics communications.Maintain accurate and timely information on the athletics website for assigned sports.Coordinate the collection, verification, and distribution of statistics and results.Maintain historical records and assist with the development of athletics record books and statistical archives.Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports.Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, conference, and other media outlets.Coordinate media requests, interviews, credentials, and other media-related activities.Promote student-athlete and team accomplishments through traditional and digital communications.Assist with conference and NCAA statistical and reporting requirements.Coordinate nominations and submissions for conference, regional, and national awards and honors.Assist with postseason and championship communications as assigned.Ensure all published information is accurate, professional, timely, and consistent with institutional standards.Game-Day Statistics & OperationsServe as the primary athletics communications contact for assigned home contests.Coordinate game-day statistical operations, including staffing, equipment, software, and reporting.Operate or oversee statistical software and systems used for assigned sports.Coordinate with coaches, officials, visiting teams, conference personnel, and game-day staff to ensure accurate information and statistics.Distribute results and statistics to appropriate conference, media, institutional, and NCAA outlets.Assist with game-day programs, rosters, announcements, and other promotional materials.Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise studentTicketing Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Logistics with ticket operations with the athletic department ticketing vendor.Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited instittution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and ability to work independently within the structure of a team. Must be able to exercise good judgment and to maintain a high level of confidentiality, to relate easily to a wide variety of individuals, and to effectively balance and execute multiple priorities. Prior experience with college athletics preferred.Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Corey Coley, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6319 or [e-mail].