Sports Information Professional

About This Role

Under direct supervision, the Sports Information Professional I performs entry-level professional duties supporting athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions. The incumbent contributes to a broad range of activities, including content creation, media relations support, statistical reporting, and game-day operations. This position supports the coordination and delivery of athletics communications across multiple platforms, including web, social media, print, and in-game materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level professional duties supporting athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions
• Contribute to content creation, media relations support, statistical reporting, and game-day operations
• Support the coordination and delivery of athletics communications across multiple platforms, including web, social media, print, and in-game materials
• Handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Apply established communications standards and procedures

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities
• Experience supporting athletics communications, media relations, or sports information functions in a collegiate or professional sports environment
• Experience creating content across multiple communication platforms, including web, social media, print, and event-related materials
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and/or athletics website maintenance
• Experience assisting with live events and game-day operations, including media or event support activities
• Experience compiling or working with sports statistics and historical records
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, particularly in support of live events
• Ability to support multiple communications channels simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Working knowledge of integrated athletics communications workflows, including content creation, media relations support, statistical reporting, and game-day operations
• Working knowledge of game-day media operations, including press area setup, material distribution, and media support activities
• Ability to collect, input, maintain, and validate sports statistics using industry-standard software or systems
• Ability to compile, cross-check, and present statistical and informational data accurately under deadline conditions
• Ability to translate statistical and event information into clear, audience-friendly communications
• Ability to produce time-sensitive content, such as event summaries, recaps, and updates, under strict deadlines