Sports Information Assistant

McMurry University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a Sports Information professional to coordinate photography, videography, and live streaming for all home athletics events. The role will manage athletics media content, develop branding-driven graphics, and collaborate with coaches and staff on media coverage.

The position entails producing content for the university's website and social channels, maintaining game statistics, and assisting with public relations tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or related role preferred.
• Proficiency with digital media tools, web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphics software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department photography and videography for athletics.
• Produce live video streaming for home events and related web content.
• Create and manage content for the Athletics social media portfolio to enhance branding.
• Assist with daily operations of the Sports Information office and support staff.
• Serve as a secondary communications contact for other sports as needed.
• Coordinate media credential requests and arrange interviews with coaches and staff.
• Maintain statistics and track team records; familiarity with NCAA live stats and Presto.
• Write features and press releases and participate in public address and radio work.

Skills

Digital media tools

Social media platforms

Graphic design software

Education

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

Tools

NCAA Live Stats

Presto

Content Management Systems

Graphic Design Software

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.