Sports Information Director

Job Description

Description:

The Stephens College Athletics Sports Information Director will be responsible for various duties relating to media coverage for four nationally competitive sport programs. This position will be responsible for producing and providing information to electronic and print media outlets; developing publications, collecting statistical data, records and history on current and past student athletes; ensuring effective presence on the departmental web page and appropriate social media outlets through the development; and execution of written and multimedia content (videos, photography, broadcasts, social media posts and graphic design).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

85% of time estimated spent:

Developing athletic department publications (media guides, schedules, etc.).

Compiling and distributing stats.

Managing Social Media pages.

Managing Athletic Website.

Managing web broadcasts.

Managing Game Days (stats, table crews, concessions, ticketing, etc.).

Producing graphic designs for game days, recruiting visits, and announcements.

Photography

15% of time estimated spent:

Working departmental special events as assigned by the Associate VP of Intercollegiate Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervising game day workers and work study students.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Managing the Sports Information Budget.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics.

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT

Position requires extensive internal face to face contact, telephone, email, mailing and other mediums of dialogue with College personnel and significant interaction with faculty, staff, and students, as well as other academic departments daily. Position also requires extensive contact with alumni, supporters, and the public.Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or NAIA and AMC regulations

Ability to write reports and business correspondence (AMC players of the week, conference player nominations, Woman of the Year, etc.)

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of media, administrators, faculty, staff, students, public groups and/or Board of Trustee’s

Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines and telephone systems.

Requires the ability to use computers for data entry

Requires the ability to use computers for word processing, graphic design, photography and videos. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree. Master’s Degree preferred – in communications, journalism, sports management or public relations

1-2 years related to intercollegiate athletics media relations

Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations

Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office Windows) Adobe Suite preferred.

Familiarity with Presto Stats software, Sidearm Website software, Production Truck, Hudl, Boxout, Hometown Ticketing and graphic software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear, including the use of a telephone. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle the feel including the use of a computer keyboard; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to see, smell, and taste.

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Full-time