Assistant Director, Sports Information and External Relations
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Aug 20, 2024
Expired Date: Aug 21, 2024
Job Title: Assistant Director, Sports Information and External Relations
Reporting Relationship: Associate A.D. of External Operations
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion
Job Title: Assistant Director, Sports Information and External Relations
Reporting Relationship: Associate A.D. of External Operations
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion
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Summary of Position:
This yearly position is a 10-month appointment starting August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in coverage of all IWU Athletic teams. Specific sport assignment of 11 teams
Assist in coordination and implementation of the department’s social media outreach plan
Manage and post athletic event components such as pregame, in-game, and post-game
Create monthly student/coaches features to highlight the mission of IWU Athletics
Assist in recruitment, oversight, and development of 20-30 student staff that help with social media, scorer’s table, stats, announcing, broadcasting, photography, videography, graphic design, and athletic department history maintenance
Handle record book management and continually work to catalog all aspects of Athletics Communications, utilizing digital archiving procedures that include website and cloud technology
Run the football video board for all home football games
Manage storage/library of annual files, photographs, miscellaneous awards, and videography
Write and edit various communication materials, weekly previews, game recaps, game notes and sport-specific content for the department’s website
Develop and manage the IWU Athletics website while helping in the maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and timely content and news dissemination (including all aspects of the website such as rosters, schedules, biographies, results, and assisting in website management)
Manage Catalyst student-led hype crew throughout the entire year
Other projects and/or duties as assigned by the supervisor or athletics administrative team
Qualifications:
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
A bachelor's degree (English, Communications/Journalism, Sports Management or similar preferred)
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to multitask
Good interpersonal communication skills
Experience
Previous experience as a writer, journalist, yearbook editor, or similar
Video filming and editing experience
Adobe Creative Suite software experience
Presto Stats software experience
Graphic design or video editing skills is a plus
Broadcasting and Play-by-Play experience is a plus
Required Skills
The applicant must be committed to the Lordship of Christ, continually seeking personal growth through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and creating spiritually rich environments for others to do the same
The applicant will support the Student Development mission to partner in the holistic learning and disciple-making mission of the university by cultivating a community of belonging, support, and engagement through formative and diverse experiences
The applicant must embody and promote the Wildcat Way values of Kindness, Humility, Belonging, Integrity, and Courage in their life, work, and interaction with others
Positive attitude
Passion for writing
Excited to grow and expand knowledge
Knowledge for a wide variety of sports
Willingness to work a demanding fluid schedule, including nights and weekends
Ability to resolve issues independently
Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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