Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of electronic media and production and sports information related to the college’s intercollegiate sports. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Knowledge of trends, techniques and strategies related to sports information

Proficient computer skills, automated scoreboard statistical scoreboard statistical software packages preferred

Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

Ability to effectively communicate with the media

Ability to write, edit and / or develop articles, reports and publications

Ability to effectively supervise student personnel

Ability to travel as needed to cover athletic events

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports

Ability to represent the ASU athletic department in the areas of fundraising efforts, home game events and within the university’s daily operations Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the daily promotion of athletic teams
• Produce and manage content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
• Production of weekly press releases for each in-season sport
• Maintenance of statistical data for all sports
• Maintenance of historical records and data for all sports
• Develops daily and weekly contacts with local media
• Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, student worker, public address announcers, etc. for select sports
• Produces game day programs and maintains Athletic Web site.
• Serve as primary media contact for all sports
• Compile statistics for all in-season sports following events
• Supervise staff to provide game management for all sports
• Compiles and publishes Athletic Department Fact Sheets
• Coordinates and promotes athletic events on campus and in the community via use of social media.

Other Duties : Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

General journalism and competent photographic skill preferred

Experience managing and promoting regional and national tournament helpful Licensing and Certifications N / A Physical Requirements Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Frequently Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Occasionally Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required Travel Frequently Extended Work Hours Frequently