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California State University, Stanislaus · 1 month ago

Sports Information Professional

Turlock, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,178/mo - $7,543/mo

2+ years exp

California State University, Stanislaus is recognized for its exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. The Sports Information Professional is responsible for developing and implementing sports information and media relations programs, serving as a media liaison and creating engaging content across various platforms.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create accurate and engaging content for the athletics website, social media platforms, and printed/game-day programs

Produce or oversee game-day materials, including rosters, statistics, and recaps

Conduct interviews and background research to develop feature stories and press releases

Manage and maintain official athletics social media accounts, including scheduling, posting, monitoring, and follower engagement

Develop and execute a comprehensive social media calendar to support messaging consistency and drive engagement

Collaborate with photographers, designers, and contributors to produce multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics)

Track performance using web analytics and social media metrics, applying insights to improve reach and impact

Coordinate game-day operations, including media credentialing, press box/media area setup, and technical logistics

Ensure availability and accuracy of live statistics and event summaries following competitions

Compile, analyze, and distribute statistical reports for coaches, media, conferences, and historical records

Support real-time event coverage through live updates, statistics, and recaps

Oversee and train student assistants assigned to statistical reporting and event coverage

Troubleshoot operational and technical issues during athletic events to ensure smooth delivery of communications

Set up, operate, and monitor live streaming of athletic events to ensure high-quality broadcast delivery

Coordinate with technical staff, vendors, or streaming platforms to support broadcasts

Provide real-time support for statistical integration, graphics, and audio/video feeds during live streams

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA streaming requirements

Serve as a contact and media liaison for media inquiries related to the Athletics Department

Coordinate and facilitate press conferences, interviews, and media coverage with university communications staff

Represent Athletics as the on-site communications lead during live events, including coordinating timely media access and post-game interviews

Ensure all communications comply with NCAA and relevant conference rules

Promote and publicize athletic programs by identifying newsworthy stories and pitching them to media outlets

Provide input for publicity, branding, and marketing initiatives to enhance program visibility

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (coaches, athletic staff, university communications, media, and community partners)

Ensure consistency of athletics brand identity and messaging across communication channels

Provide lead work direction to student employees and less experienced staff

Recommend and implement improvements to communication processes, workflows, and tools

Support promotional campaigns and community engagement initiatives to enhance visibility of athletics programs

Stay current with industry best practices, technology, and NCAA requirements in sports information and digital media

May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards

Qualification

Sports information softwareMedia relationsStatistical analysisDigital media managementNCAA complianceContent creationGame-day operationsLead work directionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Two (2) years of relevant experience. (An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. (Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Valid California Drivers License

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or closely related field

Relevant experience in a CSU or higher education setting

Prior experience in sports information at an NCAA Division II (or higher) intercollegiate athletics program, including writing official athletics communications such as media press releases

Knowledge of NCAA, CCAA, CSU, and university statistical and reporting requirements

Experience with game day marketing and promotions

Proficiency in relevant sports information software, such as ARMS, Pixellot, BlueFrame, StatCrew (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer), SIDEARM, and The Automated Scorebook (Baseball and Softball)