Sports Information Director

TheSports Information Directorpositions primary function is to provide public and media relations for thevarious programs within the Athletics Department.

EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE:

• Adheres to College Policy and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside the College
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meets Department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with daily functions of the Athletics Department
• Serve as liaison between the Athletics Department and members of the print and broadcast media both local and national
• Coordinate all Athletics Department print and digital publications and promotional materials
• Coordinate maintain and keep current all information on the athletics website
• Provide all necessary required and appropriate sports information to the Mid-South Conference and NAIA
• Supervise all aspects of athletic event media broadcasts
• Attend meetings representing the Athletics Department as necessary and assigned.
• Recruit train supervise and coordinate student assistants
• Coordinate photography and videography as required
• Coordinate and maintain statistical information related to team and individual performance and maintain historical records
• Run/coordinate all home events and any postseason tournaments where Georgetown is the host institution
• Plan production of internet broadcasts including schedules talent and equipment
• Responsible for scheduling all personnel needed for press box or scorers table at all home events.
• Enter statistics during home events
• Manage student crews for internet productions
• Coordinates content creation for social media platforms

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory duties other than overseeing student assistant and game management staff.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and / or Experience Bachelors degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or business school required (advanced degree preferred); and one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communication / Language -- Excellent oral and written communications skills interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively with groups and/or individuals.
• Mathematical -- Ability to calculate figures and amounts as in discounts interest commissions proportions or percentages
• Reasoning -- Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions provided in written oral or diagram form; ability to independently resolve problems
• Certificates Licenses Registrations None required
• Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel. Word Outlook. PowerPoint) Internet. Basic office equipment to include facsimile copier machines printer calculator.
• Technology Have an up to date and working knowledge of all technology related to: stat entry video broadcasts social media etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly
  • Sit
  • Talk or hear
• Frequently
  • Use hands and/or fingers
  • Stand and walk
  • Stoop kneel crouch crawl and climb
  • Outside weather conditions
• Occasionally
  • Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Vision
  • Close vision
  • Ability to adjust focus
• Noise
  • Moderate
• Stress
  • Mid to High
• Normal Work Schedule
  • Flexible depending on event
  • Evening and weekend hours