Sports Information Assistant

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a Sports Information Assistant to support the Athletics SID team in Abilene, Texas. The part-time role covers photography, videography, live video streaming for home events, and content creation for the department’s social media and website.

You will assist with media coverage, credentialing, post-event reporting, and maintaining statistics; experience with NCAA live stats and Presto is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in sports information or media relations preferred.
• Proficiency with digital media tools and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department photography and videography, including headshots, team photos, and promo videos.
• Coordinate and produce live video streaming for home events and website content.
• Create content for McMurry Athletics social media (Instagram, Facebook, X) to enhance branding.
• Assist with daily operations of the Sports Information office under the director.
• Serve as secondary communications contact for other sports as needed.
• Coordinate media credential requests and arrange interviews with coaches and staff.
• Maintain statistics and post-event reporting; knowledge of NCAA live stats and Presto.
• Write features and press releases and participate in PA, radio, or video work.

Skills

Content creation

Video production

Social media management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

CMS

Social media platforms

Graphic design software

Job description

Sports Information Assistant

Athletics SID - Abilene, Texas

Department: Athletics SID

Employment Type: Part-Time

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.