College Sports Communicators
Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
College Sports Communicators, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687
Description of Position
This is a professional athletic communications position that is primarily responsible for all details of sports information at NNU. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Athletics.
Essential Functions
Serve as the primary sports information contact for all 17 intercollegiate sports
Create and write press releases and feature stories on athletic website
Maintain and update sports information files and links on athletic website
Keep department social media accounts updated
Provide game-day supervision and administrative support at home contests for all communication‑related components of athletic events. Including all aspects related to producing the live stream.
Supervise and coordinate media and statistical activities at all hosted contests; train and oversee statistical staff in the use of game‑day software
Supervise and coordinate all web‑based broadcastsCoordinate athletic press conferences
Produce and/or assist with game‑day athletic publications
Promote post‑season honors for student‑athletes and work in conjunction with head coaches to promote pre‑season and post‑season awards
Coordinate sports information communication with the conference office, regional and national organizations
Oversee and train Assistant Sports Information Directors and Graduate Assistants for Athletic Communications as needed
Collaborate and work with the Athletics Administrative Team in all things related to NNU Athletics
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a communications‑related field
High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self‑start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi‑task, problem‑solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
One to three years of experience in a collegiate sports information office or sports media field
Working knowledge of industry‑standard software
The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements
Preferred
Experience in an NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA institutional setting
Play‑by‑play broadcasting experience or exposure
Experience with live video‑streaming technology
Knowledge of Statistical Process and Inputting with various sports
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Essential Functions
Serve as the primary sports information contact for all 17 intercollegiate sports
Create and write press releases and feature stories on athletic website
Maintain and update sports information files and links on athletic website
Keep department social media accounts updated
Provide game-day supervision and administrative support at home contests for all communication‑related components of athletic events. Including all aspects related to producing the live stream.
Supervise and coordinate media and statistical activities at all hosted contests; train and oversee statistical staff in the use of game‑day software
Supervise and coordinate all web‑based broadcastsCoordinate athletic press conferences
Produce and/or assist with game‑day athletic publications
Promote post‑season honors for student‑athletes and work in conjunction with head coaches to promote pre‑season and post‑season awards
Coordinate sports information communication with the conference office, regional and national organizations
Oversee and train Assistant Sports Information Directors and Graduate Assistants for Athletic Communications as needed
Collaborate and work with the Athletics Administrative Team in all things related to NNU Athletics
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a communications‑related field
High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self‑start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi‑task, problem‑solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
One to three years of experience in a collegiate sports information office or sports media field
Working knowledge of industry‑standard software
The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements
Preferred
Experience in an NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA institutional setting
Play‑by‑play broadcasting experience or exposure
Experience with live video‑streaming technology
Knowledge of Statistical Process and Inputting with various sports
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