Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of electronic media and production and sports information related to the college's intercollegiate sports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of  NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of trends, techniques and strategies related to sports information
• Proficient computer skills, automated scoreboard statistical scoreboard statistical software packages preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to effectively communicate with the media
• Ability to write, edit and/or develop articles, reports and publications
• Ability to effectively supervise student personnel
• Ability to travel as needed to cover athletic events
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to represent the  ASU athletic department in the areas of fundraising efforts, home game events and within the university’s daily operations

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the daily promotion of athletic teams
• Produce and manage content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
• Production of weekly press releases for each in-season sport
• Maintenance of statistical data for all sports
• Maintenance of historical records and data for all sports
• Develops daily and weekly contacts with local media
• Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, student worker, public address announcers, etc. for select sports
• Produces game day programs and maintains Athletic Web site.
• Serve as primary media contact for all sports
• Compile statistics for all in-season sports following events
• Supervise staff to provide game management for all sports
• Compiles and publishes Athletic Department Fact Sheets
• Coordinates and promotes athletic events on campus and in the community via use of social media.
• Other Duties: Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• General journalism and competent photographic skill preferred

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