Sports Information Assistant
Denison University

Job Info

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Position Type:

Support Staff

Classification Title:

College Support Services

Position Title:

Sports Information Assistant

Position Number:

O00504

Pay Grade Level:

CSS 6

Salary:

$15 - $20 an hour

Department:

Athletics

Posting Number:

S 121301389

Full or Part Time:

Part Time

Number of Months:

Seasonal

Position End Date:

05/31/2025

FTE:

.57

Work Schedule:

30 hours per week - fall through the end of the spring varsity playing season.

Basic Function:

Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the summer operation of Denison's NCAA Division III athletic department

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide coverage for Denison's 26 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs. Assist in the maintenance of the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics to media outlets, NCAA and the NCAC.
• Assist with producing programs, recruiting material, feature articles, press releases and multimedia content.
• Provide assistance in the oversight to the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; assist students working at athletic events.
• Follow the University, NCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Feature excellent writing and editing skills; have knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems, extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as Stat Crew, Presto and NCAA Live Stats statistical systems.
• Must be able to work with tight deadlines.
• Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours (nights, weekend) and some travel will be required for championship events.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison's liability insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in intercollegiate sports information or media relations/communications field.
• Experience with video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro).
• Broadcasting experience and the ability to mentor student broadcasters.
• Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University's brand.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
• Elite problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication and public relations skills.
• Possess excellent organization, communications and public relations skills

Physical Demands:

Must be able to carry video equipment (tripods, cameras, laptops) to athletic venues and up stairs into press boxes. Games can last 2-3 hours depending on the sport, and press boxes can be hot early in the Fall and late in the Spring.

Contact(s):

Aaron Thompson

Contact Phone/Extension:

740-587-6546

Contact Email:

whisnerl@denison.edu

Open Date:

09/17/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Additional Information:

This is a term position that is active through the end of the varsity playing season in the spring of 2025, unless otherwise extended.

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

EEO Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.

ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

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