Athletics Communications Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College in Missouri is seeking a full-time Sports Information Specialist. This role writes press releases, maintains statistics and records, updates the athletics website and social media, and coordinates interviews with coaches and athletes.

The position serves as the primary communications link between the sports program and the media, fans, and the college, requiring strong interpersonal and written communication skills, plus planning and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ athletic department experience at the collegiate level is essential.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations; experience with intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
• Proficiency in office software and ability to compose and edit memoranda or letters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for media requests, write press releases, and facilitate interviews.
• Produce publications such as media guides, game notes, and game programs.
• Maintain official statistics, team records, and historical data.
• Update and manage content on the team’s athletics website and social media accounts.
• Support administration and staff by organizing meetings, compiling agendas, distributing materials, and preparing reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Report preparation

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

St. Charles Community College in Missouri is seeking a full-time Sports Information Specialist. This role writes press releases, maintains statistics and records, updates the athletics website and social media, and coordinates interviews with coaches and athletes.

The position serves as the primary communications link between the sports program and the media, fans, and the college, requiring strong interpersonal and written communication skills, plus planning and organizational abilities.