Assistant Sports Information Director Contract

The Assistant Sports Information Director is responsible for assisting with all aspects of media and sports information relating to the
University’s intercollegiate sport programs. The Assistant Sports Information Director is required to abide by the rules and regulations
established by Life University, any conference affiliations, USA Rugby, and the NAIA.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the the development and implementation of a proactive media outreach
   program to print, TV, web based media, and other electronic media outlets to encourage coverage of athletic events/news.
2. Create,
   consult and manage the department’s digital engagement platforms including all websites and social media platforms
3. Interact with
   coaches and student-athletes to create engaging content for university and surrounding community to follow Life University
   athletics
   • Create infographics
   • Create achievement-based graphics
   • Create video vignettes with interesting and creative
     content
   • Write profile stories on coaches, recruits, current student-athletes
   • Provide marketing and advertisement for
     athletic events
4. Prepare media releases to communicate with the general public news and information about the university’s
   athletics program and teams.
5. Organize, oversee, and execute fun and engaging media days for all Life U Athletic teams
6. Serve
   as the public relations agent for the Department of Athletics in developing positive relations with media representatives from the
   electronic and print media.
7. Oversee production of media guides, publications, and game-day materials for all
   sports.
8. Attend/oversee management of the press box/scorer’s table at various home sporting events, or assign coverage of this
   function to other relevant parties.
9. Help with maintenance of all portions of the athletics web site.
10. Oversee photography for
    competition and department events
11. Assist in ensuring gender and sport equity in areas of coverage, marketing, and recognition.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs
   special projects as needed or requested.
2. Exhibit Life University standards of lasting purpose
   • Attitude of helpfulness and
     gratitude
   • Manage to the best solution
   • Personally commit to building relationships
   • User friendly
     always
3. Exhibit student centeredness in performance of all job duties
4. Treats all others with respect; understands
   the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the LIFE community and demonstrates inclusive
   behavior.
5. Anticipates, listens to, understands and responds to student-athlete and staff needs. Delivers work products and services
   to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

Requirements

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Personal Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications including but not limited to: Adobe
  Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere and Adobe InDesign
• Proficiency with popular social media platforms, such as Instagram,
  Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn stat various sports.
• Familiarity with web
  languages (HTML, CSS, JS)
• Comfortability with working in front of a video camera to assist in creating video
  content.
• Candidates should have a basic knowledge of photography and videography.
• Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking,
  organization, and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student,
  faculty, and staff community.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in both a general office
  environment and outside areas.
• Moderate amount of travel is required.
• Must be able to work evening/weekend hours and/or a
  modified work week schedule.