Coordinator of Sports Information

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a Coordinator of Sports Information to support publicity for all TSU sports, write press releases and feature stories, and produce game programs and media guides. The role requires in-person work on campus and occasional travel for away games.

The position involves media relations, game day operations, and maintaining the athletics website using CMS and Adobe Creative Suite tools for content creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, journalism, sport management, business or related field.
• Knowledge of maintaining an athletics website and CMS operations.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite tools for content production.

Responsibilities

• Assist publicity for all sponsored sports, write press releases and game notes.
• Produce and edit game programs, media guides, and feature stories.
• Maintain historical records and coordinate with media outlets.
• Conduct interviews with coaching staff and athletic personnel.
• Support game day operations, media relations, and statistics services.
• Assist with TSU Athletics live stream and cross-promotional content.

Skills

CMS maintenance

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CMS website maintenance

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Audition

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Communication Guidelines for Status Updates

To help our team work efficiently and provide timely service to everyone, we kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling the department for routine status updates regarding requests, applications, or ongoing matters.
Our team processes inquiries, we do not hire for them. Only the hiring department hires and reviews candidates in the order they are received.
Frequent status calls may delay response times by reducing the time available to complete pending work.

If additional information or documentation is required, a member of the hiring team will contact you directly.
If you are chosen for the position, you will be notified through the appropriate communication channel.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to serve all employees fairly and efficiently.

Thank you for your understanding and support

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number TSU203800

Official TSU Title Coordinator of Sports Information

Grant Title n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The Coordinator of Sports Information ( CSI ) reports to the Sports Information Director and assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides; Assists with maintenance of the Athletic department’s website requires the ability to report to work in-person on the Texas Southern campus and travel when necessary for away games and special events.

• Working closely with the Sports Information Director, the Coordinator of Sports Information 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 maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional, and national media.
• Conduct pregame, in-game, and postgame interviews with coaching staff and athletic department personnel.
• Assists the game day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services.
• Have knowledge of statistical software ( NCAA Live Stats, Stat Crew, etc.) Submit schedules, statistics, other data to conference and NCAA .
• Assist with the TSU Athletics live stream (breakdown, setup) on a needed basis along with some writing duties for www.TSUSports.com .
• Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Committee as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences including faculty, students, leadership, staff, alumni, suppliers, fans, and agencies.
• Assist the Sports Information Director and Athletics Social Media Content Assistant with social media campaigns.
• Will help set the strategy for and direct the creation of engaging and relevant content across all TSU Athletics flagship social media accounts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads and other social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the university social media team to coordinate content and schedule cross-promotion of content when appropriate.
• Demonstrate understanding of the university’s mission, values, goals and priorities and an ability to ensure that all are considered in developing communications strategies.
• Assess, inventory and track items/equipment needed in the office.
• Helps supervise graduate assistant and interns.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Required Licensing/Certification

None Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance of the official athletics web site including schedules, rosters, stories, player biographies.

Skill in:

• The selected candidate should also know how to work with CMS website maintenance along with knowing how to work in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and Audition.

Ability to:

• Work outside of normal business hours, including evenings/nights/weekends as needed for the completion of job responsibilities. Travel is a part of this position; this includes overnight stays depending on team and department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Sports Information Director. Consistent compliance with NCAAI , SWAC and TSU policies, rules, and regulations.

Work Experience

Preferred:

2-3 years of experience in a sports communication.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Prolonged standing and/or walking.

Using or carrying equipment.

Position End Date (if temporary)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 2-3 years of experience in a sports communication?
  • Yes
  • No