Sports Information Professional

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento's Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions. The role involves content creation, statistics reporting, and assisting with game-day operations across web, social media, print, and in-game materials.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with photographers and other staff in a fast-paced environment, applying established guidelines to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in collegiate or professional athletics communications, media relations, or sports information.
• Experience with CMS and athletics website maintenance.
• Experience assisting with live events and game-day operations.
• Experience compiling or working with sports statistics.

Responsibilities

• Support athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions.
• Create content across web, social media, print, and in-game materials.
• Support statistical reporting and game-day operations.
• Coordinate content production with photographers, videographers, and other staff.

Skills

Athletics comms

Content creation

CMS management

Live events

Sports statistics

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

StatCrew

Genius Sports

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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.

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

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.

Required Qualifications

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

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume

Failure to upload required documentations may result in disqualification.