Position Summary

The Sports Information Coordinator supports the promotion, coverage and operations of the athletics program through game day communications, digital content, broadcasting support and website management. This role will assist the athletic department with various aspects of athletics communication, including coordination of game broadcasts, training and supervising student workers, secondary statistical coverage, website content and videoboard content. This is a two-year, grant-funded position that holds a 10-month obligation (08/01 to 05/31).

Major Responsibilities

Broadcast Coordination and Support

• Assist with the coordination and execution of competitive live streaming for all home athletic contests.
• Support development and maintenance of broadcast schedules.
• Assist with live stream production, including camera operation, replays, and multi-camera set ups.
• Help monitor broadcast quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with the preparation for regular season contests, conference tournaments and NCAA post season broadcasts.
• Support the setup, operation and maintenance of broadcast equipment.

Student Staff Training and Supervision

• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising student workers for game date operations and broadcasts.
• Support training sessions to develop student skills in production, announcing, camera operations, and broadcast support roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism and excellence. Promote a professional and team-oriented work environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to student staff during events.

Game Day Statistical and Communication

• Provide secondary statistical coverage for multiple sports, particularly during seasonal overlaps.
• Assist with press box/head table operations, including public address, scoreboard operator, statistics, and game operations.
• Write and distribute game recaps for online publications and media use.

Website Content

• Assist with maintaining the Athletics website (cortlandreddragons.com), including student-athlete bios, photos, rosters and records/history.
• Ensure accuracy and timely updates of team and player information.
• Support the integration of video and multimedia content into website stories.

Videoboard and Creative Content Support

• Work collaboratively with our Creative Content Coordinator to produce content for our video boards and in-game presentations.
• Assist in including graphics, video highlights and player/coach interviews.
• Support content development for social media and marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Sport Management, Journalism, Communications or Video Production, or related field
• Demonstrated experience (internship, student, or professional) in athletic communications, broadcasting and video production
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule in support of athletic events

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree, in Sport Management, Journalism, Communications or Video Production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in BlueFrame/Production Truck
• Working knowledge of Sidearm content management and StatCrew and/or NCAA Live Stats by Genius