Sports Information Director

Overview of the University

The Sports Information Director is responsible for leading the University's sports information and athletic communications functions. This role requires a regular on-campus presence and close collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, student-athletes, and University partners to support competitive excellence and institutional visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary Focus: Athletics communications, media relations, and digital content for assigned sports programs.
• Direct and manage sports information operations for assigned and priority sports, aligned with the academic calendar and competitive seasons.
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports; coordinate correspondence with media, competing institutions, officials, and conference/NAIA partners.
• Write, edit, and distribute athletics communications materials, including press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and digital content.
• Maintain and update the WAU Athletics website (wauathletics.com) for assigned sports and ensure accuracy of schedules, rosters, and statistics.
• Oversee and train student workers and statisticians to support game-day operations and statistical reporting.
• Manage athletics social media content in coordination with the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications.
• Capture and produce graphics and video content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, or similar tools, leveraging shared departmental resources where available.

Other Duties

• Represent WAU Athletics at meetings, events, and conferences as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in collegiate athletics, coaching, sports information, or a related field.
• Experience with athletics communications, media relations, and digital platforms preferred.

Work Environment and Expectations

• This position requires regular on-campus presence during core business hours, with flexibility to adjust schedules around practices, competitions, and travel.
• Evening, weekend, and travel commitments occur primarily during the competitive season and are balanced through schedule adjustments during non-competition periods.
• The work environment includes office and athletic facilities with a moderate noise level.