Sports Information Professional

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California State University, Sacramento's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications, media relations, content creation, statistics, and game-day operations.

The role requires delivering timely, accurate information across web, social media, and print, coordinating with photographers and staff, and adhering to departmental standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in athletics communications or sports information preferred.
• Experience with CMS and website maintenance.
• Experience with live events and game-day operations.
• Experience compiling sports statistics and historical records.

Aufgaben

• Supports athletics communications across web, social media, print, and in-game materials.
• Creates content and provides media relations support for athletics.
• Assists with statistics reporting and game-day operations.
• Handles multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Kenntnisse

Content creation

CMS platforms

Live events support

Sports statistics

Deadline-driven

Media relations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

CMS software

Adobe Creative Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Working Title:Sports Information Professional

Classification Title:Sports Information Professional I

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Sports Information Professional I performs entry-level professional duties supporting athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions. The incumbent contributes to a broad range of activities, including content creation, media relations support, statistical reporting, and game-day operations.

The position supports the coordination and delivery of athletics communications across multiple platforms, including web, social media, print, and in-game materials. Work involves handling multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, requiring attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to apply established communications standards and procedures. Assignments are performed following defined guidelines and are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with departmental and university expectations.

FLSA:Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$4,570.00 per month (Step 1) -$4,947.00 per month (Step 5)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570.00 per month (Step 1) -$6,658.00 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Recruitment Type: Temporary (Annually Renewable)

Time Base:Full-Time

Pay Plan:12 months

Work Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Hours will vary based on operational needs.

Department Information

The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.

Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Mid-American Athletic Conference, and West Coast Conference. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

RequiredQualifications

Experience

• Experience supporting athletics communications, media relations, or sports information functions in a collegiate or professional sports environment
• Experience creating content across multiple communication platforms, including web, social media, print, and event-related materials
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and/or athletics website maintenance
• Experience assisting with live events and game-day operations, including media or event support activities
• Experience compiling or working with sports statistics and historical records
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, particularly in support of live events

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to support multiple communications channels simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Working knowledge of integrated athletics communications workflows, including content creation, media relations support, statistical reporting, and game-day operations
• Working knowledge of game-day media operations, including press area setup, material distribution, and media support activities
• Ability to collect, input, maintain, and validate sports statistics using industry-standard software or systems
• Ability to compile, cross-check, and present statistical and informational data accurately under deadline conditions
• Ability to translate statistical and event information into clear, audience-friendly communications
• Ability to produce time-sensitive content, such as event summaries, recaps, and updates, under strict deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and competing priorities with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly in a live-event environment with shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of content production tools, such as basic graphic design and publishing software
• Ability to coordinate with photographers, videographers, and other support staff to gather and develop content
• Knowledge of athletics branding, editorial standards, copyright, and media usage guidelines, and ability to apply them appropriately
• Ability to interpret and apply established communications procedures, standards, and guidelines
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community

Condition of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

• Experience using sports statistics software (e.g., StatCrew, Genius Sports, or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop) or similar content creation tools
• Familiarity with video streaming platforms or live event production support
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to athletics communications, statistics, and reporting

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol.The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affiliation / Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail].

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

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