Sports Information Director

Sports Information Director
Summary
The Sports Information Director is supervised by the VP & Director of Athletics and supervises under graduate students.  Works closely with coaches and other administrators.

Range: $40,000 to $45,000

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive public relations program to help Talladega College achieve the goals established for Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Provides public relations advice and counsel to the Director of Athletics, other athletics administrators, coaches, and student-athletes.  
• Provides information to electronic and print media outlets, develops publications for all sports programs, maintains statistical data, records, and history on current and past College student-athletes and teams, and develops and maintains an effective presence on the web and with the most appropriate forms of new media.
• Prepare media packets, set up and coordinate the operations of press facilities for home intercollegiate athletic competition.
• Set up interviews requested by the media (radio, print, or television) with Talladega College athletes and coaches.
• Prepare and distribute seasonal media guides.
• Report scores, statistics, and game details to media in the sport viewing area.
• Compile, maintain and distribute when appropriate statistics for all athletic programs.
• Report all statistical information to the Conference and National Office.
• Assume all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and/or administrator.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an emphasis in English, Communications, Journalism or Public Relations, preferred.
• At least three years of experience in sports information, sports public relations, sports reporting, or a related field is required.
• Have knowledge of NAIA statistical requirements and/or usage of DAT statistical software.
• Experience in and/or an appreciation of the use of the web and new media and experience in printing publication design.
• Experience with computers, the web and new media and statistical software are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and provide strong organizational, and management skills.

Other
The position frequently requires extended workdays and work weeks, including weekends, as well as overnight, out of town travel, particularly during the fall and spring semesters to attend athletic events.
Application Process
All qualified candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, Talladega College application, transcripts and 3 professional references to [email protected]. 
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