Distributes marketing and communication materials to internal
and external stakeholders through various channels. Schedules and
publishes multimedia content across key social media
platforms.
Prepares sport media guides and website information that
includes schedules, athlete and coach profiles and biographies,
performance statistics, and history.
Coordinates and trains staff essential to game competition;
such as, but not limited to; announcer, scorers, clock operators,
etc. at athletic events.
Maintain compliance by ensuring live, timely and accurate
submission of official schedules, game results, statistical
reports,
and team records to conference and athletic governing bodies using
online systems and protocols.
Attends home and designated away athletic events and performs a
variety of functions, such as, live stats, statistics, announcing,
score keeping, clock operation to provide accuracy and a neutral
working environment.
Maintains archives of athletic performance statistics, athlete
biographies and other
information supporting publications.
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the
duties and responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports
Information or Sports Administration, Communications, Public
Relations, English or a related communications field and 1 year of
experience in sports journalism, sports information, media
relations, public relations or communications with a specialization
in sports, website management and updating social media, or
external communications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Collegiate Sports Information experience
- Ability to provide live stats for Athletic programs at Cerritos
College
- Experience with social media and graphic design
- Experience with live streaming athletics events
- Experience with website development and updates
- Experience with still and action photography
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires specialized knowledge of journalism
techniques, practices, and principles. Requires specialized
knowledge of the newspaper, television, and radio industry
practices for written and oral materials. Requires advanced writing
skills sufficient to prepare written materials for public and media
consumption. Requires knowledge of and skills in using modern
office productivity software including word processing,
spreadsheets, photo editing, and desktop publishing. Requires
sufficient math skills to compile statistics, ratios, and
percentages. Requires written and verbal communication skills to
develop and execute a comprehensive media and digital strategy.
This includes proactively engaging with traditional media,
cultivating a strong online community, and crafting content for the
athletic website and all social media platforms. Possesses in-depth
working knowledge of assigned athletic contests, including
NCAA/3C2A conference rules, official scoring, and statistical
methodologies.
Abilities
Requires the ability to develop and maintain relationships with
athletic department staff, student athletes, and media
representatives. Requires the ability to prepare press releases and
social media posts, including taking and preparing photographs in
complete and final form for distribution. Requires the ability to
demonstrate sound judgment in the application and interpretation of
events, situations, rules, and regulations. Requires the ability to
write in a professional manner, proofread and edit accurately, and
compile presentation-quality reports. Must be able to provide
direction to others and to organize and manage multiple projects.
Requires the ability to work flexible hours as the job may require
evening and weekend commitments. Requires the ability to maintain
cooperative and productive relationships with others. Must be able
to operate and update the department's webpage and utilize
statistics programs.
Physical Abilities
The position
primarily requires the ability to move between various campus and
athletic venues to attend events or meetings, including traversing
across different locations. The incumbent should be able to perform
the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation, which may include: Walking between buildings,
stadiums, and offices. Maintaining a stationary position (sitting
or standing) for extended periods during data entry, game coverage,
or presentations. Manual dexterity to operate computers and office
machinery, including keyboards, mice, and copy/printer equipment.
Tasks require hand-eye coordination for preparing digital and print
materials. Auditory capacity to engage in conversations in person
and via phone; verbal skills for public speaking at press events,
webinars, or broadcast media. Visual acuity necessary for reviewing
and formatting graphics, layouts, photography, and text for
publication quality.
Licenses and Certificates
May
require a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work is
performed outdoors and indoors where minimal safety considerations
exist.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 38 on District Classified Employee Salary Schedule at
($6,240.64/month)
Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for
medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance
($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical
insurance.)
Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is
also integrated with Social Security.
Selection Procedure
After the application closing date, a search committee will review
and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these
are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements
does not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would
like to follow-up regarding your application, please contact Human
Resources at
HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to
discuss specific recruitments.
Conditions
of Employment This is a full-time, 12-calendar month
classified position.
Work hours are flexible and assigned by the area manager based on
Athletic program needs. The schedule, which is considered per
contract, Fluctuating Schedule, may include day, evening, and
weekend hours, and the position requires occasional travel to
support athletic events. This position requires work in indoor and
outdoor environments on various athletic fields.
Initial placement of employees on Classified Salary schedule is at
Step 1. After six months of successful probationary employment,
employee is placed at Step 2.
Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following
completion of the selection process.
Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain
fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State
Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the
fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained
at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original
social security card, and submit a TB Risk Assessment reviewed and
signed by a health professional before employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of
loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of California
residency prior to employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.
**Please note - the District does not provide for
immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.
Application
Procedure
Application
materials must be submitted by the closing date. We are committed
to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. If
you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview due to
a disability, please contact Human Resources at
hr@cerritos.edu as early as possible.
While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before the
application deadline or scheduled interview) helps ensure we can
meet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requests
made at any time.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all
transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework
required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally
accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by
a NACES certified agency. The website address is
www.naces.org.
Required
Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework
completed and the conferral date of the degree)
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5396362/ft-sports-information-publicist
The District ensures that all qualified applicants for
employment and employees have full and equal access to employment
opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program
or activity of the District on the basis of national origin,
religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition,
ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,
physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to
have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual
or perceived characteristics. .
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