Sports Information Director

Sports Information Director Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents: Tuskegee University employment application Cover Letter Resume/CV Recommendation letters Copies of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire Position Details Position Title - Sports Information Director Status Job Summary - Serve as the Sports Information Director for all intercollegiate programs equitably and meet institutional, SIAC, and NCAA obligations. This position is responsible for the strategic direction of all athletic communications, media relations, digital content, and game day operations. The SID ensures a cohesive narrative that aligns with the University's PR goals while elevating the profile of student athletes, coaches, and the department. Essential Job Duties - Expand the opportunities for publicizing the University's intercollegiate athletics programs by serving as a liaison between the university and external sources, including media outlets, alumni, fans, and sponsors; and internal sources, including student athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, and administration. Write and publish news releases for all intercollegiate athletics programs, including specific hometown updates for student athletes, and assists in editorial content and design of recruiting pieces, game programs, and/or special event publications. Compile and distribute official statistics for all athletic teams, which include reporting the results to the SIAC, NCAA, and media outlets. Manage home game day official scoring and/or game event personnel, including broadcast production and streaming. Organize and maintain photography, video, and marketing needs by utilizing the University's staff photographer and other means for use by the Athletic Dept. Provide materials and information for the University's publication as requested to promote the intercollegiate athletics programs to various internal and external constituencies Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training) - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field. Experience managing and updating an athletic dept. website via a CMS. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on Photoshop (graphics), InDesign (layout) and Premiere Pro (video editing). Proficiency in StatCrew, Genius Sports, and Presto for live game stats. Must have the ability to travel extensively.