Sports Information Assistant Position

Moval; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Valley College is seeking a qualified athletics communications professional to support the Director of Sports Information. The role focuses on promoting athletic programs and student-athletes through social media, press releases, and feature stories.

You will assist with game-day operations, live statistics, photography, videography, and content creation for multiple sports. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is desirable, with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic communications or sports media is preferred.
• Ability to create written, digital and video content for multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of social media strategy, analytics, and content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Sports Information in planning, organizing, and coordinating media relations and public communications for athletic programs.
• Manage the Athletic Department’s social media platforms to promote athletic programs, student-athletes, institutional achievements, and the college’s mission and values.
• Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and media communications via email, website, and social media.
• Assist with game-day operations, including live game statistics, event coverage, photography, videography, and content creation for multiple sports programs.
• Update and maintain the athletics website with current schedules, scores, statistics, rosters, news releases, and other relevant sports information.

Skills

Written communication

Social media strategy

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Deadline-driven

Photography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Sports Information in planning, organizing, and coordinating media relations and public communications for athletic programs.


• Manage the Athletic Department’s social media platforms to promote athletic programs, student-athletes, institutional achievements, and the college’s mission and values.


• Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and media communications to students, faculty, and staff through email, website, and social media platforms.


• Assist with game-day operations, including live game statistics, event coverage, photography, videography, and content creation for multiple sports programs.


• Update and maintain the athletics website with current schedules, scores, statistics, rosters, news releases, and other relevant sports information.

Qualifications:

• Experience in athletic communications, sports media or related field


• Broad understanding of rules and concepts for the sports sponsored at Missouri Valley College


• Ability to create written, digital and video content


• Knowledge of social media strategy, statistics, writing, graphic design and video editing


• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva


• Ability to work under deadline, in outdoor conditions and flexible hours to include nights and weekends.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Salary commensurate with education and experience. A comprehensive benefit package is available which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending; life insurance; retirement; holidays; sick days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, or marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its diverse and student-focused environment, MVC provides an engaging educational experience that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning. Through innovative teaching and interdisciplinary learning, MVC empowers students to succeed in a knowledge-driven global society.