Sports Information Director

Company: University of Indianapolis
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy's mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. JOB DESCRIPTION The University of Indianapolis is accepting applications for a Sports Information Director. This is a full-time, exempt staff role. The Sports Information Director is a member of the University of Indianapolis athletic department communications and media team. The position will serve as the primary and secondary media contact for a portion of the university's 23 sports.-- RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• Three years' experience in a collegiate sports information office is required (internships and educational experience will be considered)
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) are required
• Ability to work on deadlines required
• Extensive experience producing engaging social media content on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is required
• Must be proficient in NCAA Genius software, StatCrew and/or Presto Stats
• A base of knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) is required
• Other skills that will be favorable but not required may include graphic design experience, broadcasting experience and familiarity with the Sidearm website interface QUALIFICATIONS
  • Serve as primary and secondary media contact for a portion of the University's 23 varsity sports (sport assignment will be based on knowledge/experience)
  • Produce and coordinate editorial content for the athletics website, UIndyAthletics.com, including game recaps, regular season/postseason/game previews, various other press releases, feature stories, student-athlete bios, et al.
  • Record, report and maintain official NCAA statistics
  • Generate content for various social media platforms
  • Work closely with athletic administrators, coaches and student-athletes, as well as other SIDs at both the institution and conference level
  • Create and edit athletic publications and recruiting materials
  • Contribute to the department's creative content such as graphic design and photography
  • Assist with hiring, training and supervision of graduate assistants and other student workers
  • Conduct and produce interviews and other video content, both on- and off-camera
  • Maintain and organize historical records, statistics and photographs
  • Assist with game day and press box operations
  • Handle media relations (interview requests, story pitches, etc.)
  • Collaborate with other University groups when needed such as the marketing and communications office, the alumni association, etc.
  • Handle public address duties at athletics events as needed

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