Assistant Sports Information Director

Full Time

Angola, Indiana

Summary

The Assistant Sports Information Director (ASID) plays a key role on the team that is responsible for sports information and promotion of the university’s 36 competitive teams (27 of which compete in NCAA Division III). This includes the responsibility for ensuring that all obligations to conferences (e.g. MIAA), the NCAA or any other national governing bodies are met.

In accordance with the needs of the various Trine University athletics teams, and to raise the profile of the entire university, the Assistant Director will work under the direction of the Sports Information Director to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the news and sports media link between the university’s competitive teams, appropriate media outlets, conferences (i.e. MIAA), NCAA, opponents and Trine community.
Coordinate game-day, event management, including keeping of statistics and other essential data and managing scoreboards where applicable
Coordinate with the Trine Broadcasting Network team to ensure the highest quality possible live streams
Complete the timely update of the athletic department web site including but not limited to news, scores, statistics, photographs, biographies, schedules, contact information, and upcoming events.
Write and distribute post-game, pre-season outlook, season wrap-up, and recognition press releases to media outlets including hometown media outlets of Trine student/athletes.
Support the team’s social media efforts.
Work closely with colleagues in Marketing & Communications to strategize, implement, and accomplish a consistent and premier level of institutional, and Thunder athletic visibility.
Oversee game-day press box, program sales, ticket personnel and media/radio accommodations.
Report statistical information and results to the conference office and NCAA if applicable.
Maintain accurate individual and team historical records, results, rosters, statistics and assist coaches in identifying and promoting opportunities of recognition
Other duties, as assigned as by the SID, Assistant Director of Athletics and the Vice President for University Marketing & Communications.

Eduction/Experience

Bachelors degree required.
Meaningful experience in collegiate sports information
Thorough understanding of the collegiate sports media landscape
Proven ability to manage and motivate student workers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in grammar and the ability to adhere to formal style guidelines
Understanding of social media marketing and its value in a comprehensive digital strategy
A keen interest in new technologies and trends
Ability to think beyond traditional solutions and solve problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to clearly articulate ideas with excellent written and verbal skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
Strong desire to promote the broader Trine University through effective athletics communications

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with employee life insurance (1½ times annual salary)
Education – after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Vacation and Sick Pay – in accordance with Trine's policy

See plan documents for benefit details.

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Review of applicants begins immediately.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.