Sports Information Assistant

Mcmurry-University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University seeks a skilled Sports Information professional to coordinate photography, videography, and live streaming for all home athletic events. The role also drives content for the athletics website and social media, with emphasis on branding initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage media credentials, assist with daily Sports Information operations, and support student workers under the direction of the Sports Information Director and Athletics Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or a related role.
• Proficiency with digital media tools, including web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphic design software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department photography and videography for headshots, team photos, media day, promos, and action photos.
• Coordinate and produce all live video streaming for home events and create web video content.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Live streaming

Content creation

Social media management

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Presto

Web CMS

Job description

Major/Essential Duties of the Job:

• Coordinate department photography and videography, including headshots, team photos, media day, promo videos, and action photos.
• Coordinate and produce all live video streaming for all home events, as well as produce video content for the website.
• Create and manage content (photography, videography, and graphics) for the McMurry Athletics social media portfolio (Instagram, Facebook, X), with a specific priority on enhancing department branding initiatives.
• Assume other projects and duties as assigned and agreed upon by the Sports Information Director and Athletics Director.
• Assist in all daily operations of the Sports Information office, working under the Director of Sports Information.
• Serve as a secondary communications contact for other sports as needed.
• Assist with managing, creating, and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels for athletic game days.
• Coordinate media credential requests, arrange interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff, and handle any other media requests.
• Coordinate all aspects of media coverage for home events, utilizing modern technology to accommodate media productions. Support special athletic events, including the Wally Award ceremony, Jimmy Lee Pierce Golf Classic, and other events as directed by the Athletics Director and Sports Information Director.
• Maintain and oversee athletics media and game day equipment and manage post-event reporting and documentation requirements.
• Keep statistics, maintain program records, and track statistics for teams.
• Experience with NCAA live stats and Presto.
• Write features and press releases, and participate in some public address, radio, and/or video work.
• Help with the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of student workers/assistants.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or a related role.
• Proficiency with digital media tools, including web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphic design software.

EEO Statement

McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.