Great Full-Time, 12-month (1.0 FTE) Benefited opportunity with our team at VCSU! Position Description An Assistant Director of Sports Information, plays a crucial role in managing communication between an athletic department and the media, fans, and stakeholders. This position is essential for ensuring that athletic programs receive proper recognition and media coverage while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Their responsibilities typically include:

Providing Accurate and Timely Information

• They compile statistics, write press releases, create media guides, and update websites and social media platforms to ensure the public has access to the latest news. Managing Media Relations
• They serve as the primary contact for coordinating interviews, and media coverage of sporting events. Handling Digital Media
• They oversee social media accounts, post updates, and engage with fans online to enhance the department's brand. Maintaining Statistical Records
• They track and report team and individual statistics, ensuring compliance with league and institutional policies. Game Day Operations
• They manage press box/table operations, live stats, and scoreboard updates during games.

Assist with set-up for livestreaming games for VCSU or I3G media or other media outlets. Assist with set-up for coordinated statistics between our computers & Game Clocks. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, or an Associate degree and three years of directly related work experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree, two years of experience in a sports information office, experience with PrestoStats, Adobe Creative Suite, digital media tools, and social media platforms; experience working with athletic teams, coaches, athletes, and media; experience with digital accessibility; and knowledge of AP writing style and athletic communications best practices. Compensation $40,000-44,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click the Apply Now button above or visit https://www.vcsu.edu/jobs/ for all the details to be considered. Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer