Assistant, Sports Information

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Athletic Communications and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics and the athletics diversity and inclusion designee, the assistant for sports information is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information. The assistant maintains regular contact with Hood College’s 24 NCAA Division III teams and coaches to provide information to the media, the campus and the public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media and game day operations.

Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and images for the various sports teams, coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications, media and other appropriate outlets. Other opportunities for involvement in the athletic department include, but are not limited to, working with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

This position is being funded, in part, through an NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellent Grant. The Division III Pathway to Excellent Grant is a two-year grant program that provides funding for entry-level administrative positions at NCAA Division III institutions to encourage access, recruitment, selection and the long-term success of ethnic minorities and women.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

includes assisting with the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Sports Information (100%)

• Aid the Assistant Director, Athletic Communications in managing the budget for the sports information office;
• Act as a liaison between the sports information office and the other departments on campus regarding press releases for special events;
• Work with the Assistant Director, Athletic Communications and the compliance officer to make sure only eligible student-athletes are placed on web/statistical rosters;
• Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic events and athletes;
• Act as Hood College’s official statistician for select sports in the compilation and reporting of statistics on teams, individuals and coaches;
• Compile and maintain student-athlete and coach biographical information;
• Aid with the video streaming of home athletic events;
• Help administer the official athletic department social media accounts;
• Assist in coordinating athletic photography;
• Assist with media relations for select men’s and women’s athletics teams, student-athletes and coaches;
• Research, write and edit news releases, featuring student-athletes, coaches and sports teams;
• Produce athletic publications, including home game programs, schedules, etc.;
• Design and provide regular updates on hoodathletics.com;
• Provide input for selection of Athlete of the Week and oversee accompanying feature stories;
• Assist in hiring, training, supervision of three graduate assistants and student staff.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations. Experience in athletic media relations and/or video editing a plus.