Sports Information Assistant

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Nov 03, 2024

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Support Staff
Classification Title	College Support Services
Position Title	Sports Information Assistant
Position Number	O00504
Pay Grade Level	CSS 6
Salary	$15 - $20 an hour
Department	Athletics
Posting Number	S 121301389
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Number of Months	Seasonal
Position End Date	05/31/2025
FTE	.57
Work Schedule	30 hours per week - fall through the end of the spring varsity playing season.
Basic Function	Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with the summer operation of Denison's NCAA Division III athletic department
Essential Job Functions	Provide coverage for Denison's 26 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs. Assist in the maintenance of the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics to media outlets, NCAA and the NCAC. Assist with producing programs, recruiting material, feature articles, press releases and multimedia content. Provide assistance in the oversight to the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; assist students working at athletic events. Follow the University, NCAC and NCAA rules and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's (or equivalent experience) is required. Feature excellent writing and editing skills; have knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems, extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as Stat Crew, Presto and NCAA Live Stats statistical systems. Must be able to work with tight deadlines. Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours (nights, weekend) and some travel will be required for championship events. Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison's liability insurance policy.
Preferred Qualifications	A minimum of two years of experience in intercollegiate sports information or media relations/communications field. Experience with video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro). Broadcasting experience and the ability to mentor student broadcasters. Experience utilizing social media to increase visibility and grow the University's brand. Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment. Elite problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication and public relations skills. Possess excellent organization, communications and public relations skills
Physical Demands	Must be able to carry video equipment (tripods, cameras, laptops) to athletic venues and up stairs into press boxes. Games can last 2-3 hours depending on the sport, and press boxes can be hot early in the Fall and late in the Spring.
Contact(s)	Aaron Thompson
Contact Phone/Extension	740-587-6546
Contact Email	whisnerl@denison.edu
Open Date	09/17/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information	This is a term position that is active through the end of the varsity playing season in the spring of 2025, unless otherwise extended.
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	EEO Statement Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism ( IDEA) at Denison Forward. ADA Statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.