Assistant Sports Information Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Information Director, the Assistant Sports Information Director will perform or provide assistance for the following duties that pertain to the coverage of MACU Athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle live-stating operations for some home athletic events.
• Assist Sports Information/Video Coordinator Graduate Assistant with setup, maintenance and operation of athletic streaming equipment.
• Compose press releases for select sports.
• Produce graphics for athletics social media and website
• Train and supervise student-worker staff on live production of athletic events.
• Produce video content for athletics social media.
• Serve as on-air talent for some athletic events.
• Manage athletic social media accounts.
• Update and maintain athletics website.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum two years’ experience in the field of athletic communications, broadcasting, journalism, marketing, promotions or branding either in a part-time or student-worker capacity.

OTHER SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE:

Ability to represent the MACU athletic department in the arenas of fundraising efforts, home game events, and within the university’s daily operations. Carry a positive work ethic and a willingness to learn various on-the-job skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the following types of software: PrestoStats (preferred), NCAA LiveStats (preferred), StatCrew, DakStats or any other live-stating software. Back-end website editing (Sidearm-preferred, Presto) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); Canva, Photoshop or any other photo editing software; Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Adobe Vegas or any other sort of video editing software; BlueFrame ProductionTruck, BlackMagic, Tricaster orother live streaming software and equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job requires hours into the evening and weekends in addition to the daily workflow requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. On occasion, will require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, but most physical activity will involve some walking between facilities, bending and reaching when assembling live-streaming equipment and cleaning campus press box areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works directly with the sports information director, all coaches and athletic personnel (as well as on campus director of communications) while always keeping a positive and upbeat approach to the promotion of our athletic department.