Sports Information Assistant

About the role

Part-time position in the Department of Athletics Sports Information office.

Major/Essential Duties

• Coordinate department photography and videography, including headshots, team photos, media day, promo videos, and action photos.
• Coordinate and produce all live video streaming for all home events, as well as produce video content for the website.
• Create and manage content (photography, videography, and graphics) for the McMurry Athletics social media portfolio (Instagram, Facebook, X), with a specific priority on enhancing department branding initiatives.
• Assume other projects and duties as assigned and agreed upon by the Sports Information Director and Athletics Director.
• Assist in all daily operations of the Sports Information office, working under the Director of Sports Information.
• Serve as a secondary communications contact for other sports as needed.
• Assist with managing, creating, and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels for athletic game days.
• Coordinate media credential requests, arrange interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff, and handle any other media requests.
• Coordinate all aspects of media coverage for home events, utilizing modern technology to accommodate media productions.
• Support special athletic events, including the Wally Award ceremony, Jimmy Lee Pierce Golf Classic, and other events as directed by the Athletics Director and Sports Information Director.
• Maintain and oversee athletics media and game day equipment and manage post-event reporting and documentation requirements.
• Keep statistics, maintain program records, and track statistics for teams.
• Write features and press releases, and participate in some public address, radio, and/or video work.
• Help with the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of student workers/assistants.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or a related role.
• Proficiency with digital media tools, including web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphic design software.