Assistant Sports Information Director

About the role

Energetic, creative and collaborative communicator ready to jump into every aspect of collegiate athletic communications will help create dynamic content as Assistant Sports Information Director at Illinois College, a residential private liberal-arts college in Jacksonville, Illinois. This 10-month, full-time position is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career professional eager to build a portfolio by telling the stories of Illinois College student-athletes.

Working closely with the Sports Information Director and the Office of Marketing and Communication, the Assistant Sports Information Director develops engaging written, video, and graphic content that enhances the visibility of Illinois College's varsity athletic programs through both traditional and digital communication platforms. The ideal candidate brings a team-first mindset with experience in sports content creation, adaptability for emerging digital media trends and tools in collegiate athletics, and a passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Information Director in all aspects of running an efficient and effective operation with a primary focus on digital media and content development
• Collaborate with the Office of Marketing and Communication on the digital marketing and creative service needs of the Department with an emphasis on video, photography, and graphic design
• Serve as the primary media contact for multiple athletic teams including staffing live events, award nominations, and assisting in social media content
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Midwest Conference (MWC) and NCAA on individual statistics for all intercollegiate athletic programs
• Maintain information on Athletics webpage to include: updating scores, providing game recaps, coach/player interviews, live broadcasts, archiving player and game statistics, and maintaining history and record books for all athletic teams
• Play an active role in the operation of special events including senior days, The Illinois College Sports Hall of Fame, alumni games, and other celebrations
• Assist and oversee the press box/scoring tables for athletic contests and manage professional and student staff
• Assume additional administrative responsibilities within the Athletics Department as assigned by the Director of Athletics
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community
• Adhere to all Illinois College, Midwest Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Relevant experience in athletic communications, sports media, journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency working with video editing and graphic design software programs preferred
• Experience working with statistical software such as StatCrew, Presto, and NCAA Live Stats
• Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others
• Must understand and value the small, private college experience for students at Illinois College, especially academic success and participation in sports, clubs, and organizations
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings

Pay

$36,000–$38,000 per year