Athletic Communications Assistant

Position Title: Athletic Communications Assistant                  Department: Athletics                        

Title of Immediate Supervisor/Leader to Whom This Position Reports: Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

*Expected Daily Work Hours: Varies dependent on game times    *Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; frequent nights and weekends are necessary.                      

Support the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications with the coordination and dissemination of information concerning the athletics program. Must be passionate about recording and sharing Maryville College’s athletic history. The incumbent will be a member of the department's athletic multimedia communications staff and report to the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications.  A successful candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, high level of integrity and honesty. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, must be attentive to detail and accurate in record keeping and possess an ability to work with a diverse constituency including student-athletes, parents, coaches, faculty, staff administrators and outside contacts.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a relevant field, preferred.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in a collegiate or professional media relations environment.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and The Automated Scorebook.
• Knowledge and application of StatCrew, and NCAA Genius (when available) in Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Golf, required.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

•  Maintain membership in CoSIDA and TSWA                                   

Physical requirements:

• Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds, including large indoor and outdoor athletic fields and facilities.
• May occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Environmental conditions:

• Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, faculty and staff.
• May occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, phone, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Serve as a primary statistical coordinator in-game and historical for football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, and softball.
• Produce game notes, news releases, feature stories, graphics, and social media content.
• Generate feature content, video, and other unique coverage for MCScots.com, the official website of Maryville College Athletics as well as social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Write postgame summaries for the department website and social media channels.
• Utilize graphics software that promotes the daily events and schedule of all 19 sport programs. Additional graphics to be created via InDesign/Photoshop as needed.
• Arrange photography services for home athletic contests and special events, while maintaining the archive of images.
• Respond to media requests.
• Staff home and selected Collegiate Conference of the South / USA South /NCAA tournament events; Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel.
• Facilitate Maryville’s social media outlets daily.
• Design day-of-game social media previews for all in-season sports.
• Compile statistics, research historical records for Maryville College department of athletics publications, Wall of Fame inductions and JD Davis awards.

• Aid in the development and implementation of the Scots Broadcasting Network in Live Video Event Productions, a bi-weekly department podcast, and Static Video Post-Event Interviews
• Assist with the College communications and marketing initiates to elevate fundraising, revenue generation and sponsorship sales.
• Facilitate promotions and marketing events.
• Develop effective relationships with all local media.
• Distribute stats, accolades, and accomplishments to hometown newspapers.
• Promote special events or service projects involving athletic contests and teams.
• Provide photography services and maintain the archive of images.
• Nominate student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff for recognition and awards.
• Maintain end-of-year reports for multiple sports while assisting the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications with implementing a sports marketing program.
• Assists in the supervision of student assistants, student workers, volunteers, and interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training student employees, volunteers, and interns; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.

Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.

• Does the person in this position directly supervise other staff/team members?  No   

If yes, how many? __________    

• Does the person in this position directly supervise students?  Yes 

If yes, how many?   varies