Assistant Sports Information Director

The Assistant Sports Information Director (ASID) is responsible for the communications publicity statistical management and digital presentation of approximately 14 of the colleges 28 intercollegiate athletic programs. Working under the supervision of the Senior Sports Information Director the Assistant Sports Information Director serves as the primary communications contact for assigned sports and provides accurate timely and engaging coverage of student-athletes coaches teams and athletic addition to traditional sports information responsibilities this position has significant responsibility for athletics social media live streaming and digital production and ticketing operations. The position plays an important role in increasing the visibility of the athletics department enhancing the fan experience and promoting the accomplishments of student-athletes and teams. The successful candidate will be a creative organized detail-oriented communications professional who can manage multiple deadlines and events in a fast-paced small-college athletics environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Sports Information & Communications

Serve as the primary Assistant Sports Information Director for approximately 14 of the colleges 28 intercollegiate sports.

Work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Communications to ensure consistency in departmental communications and coverage.

Develop and maintain accurate schedules rosters statistics records results standings and historical information for assigned sports.

Prepare and distribute game previews recaps releases feature stories player spotlights and other athletics communications.

Maintain accurate and timely information on the athletics website for assigned sports.

Coordinate the collection verification and distribution of statistics and results.

Maintain historical records and assist with the development of athletics record books and statistical archives.

Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports.

Develop and maintain relationships with local regional conference and other media outlets.

Coordinate media requests interviews credentials and other media-related activities.

Promote student-athlete and team accomplishments through traditional and digital communications.

Assist with conference and NCAA statistical and reporting requirements.

Coordinate nominations and submissions for conference regional and national awards and honors.

Assist with postseason and championship communications as assigned.

Ensure all published information is accurate professional timely and consistent with institutional standards.

Game-Day Statistics & Operations

Serve as the primary athletics communications contact for assigned home contests.

Coordinate game-day statistical operations including staffing equipment software and reporting.

Operate or oversee statistical software and systems used for assigned sports.

Coordinate with coaches officials visiting teams conference personnel and game-day staff to ensure accurate information and statistics.

Distribute results and statistics to appropriate conference media institutional and NCAA outlets.

Assist with game-day programs rosters announcements and other promotional materials.

Recruit train schedule and supervise student

Ticketing

Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Logistics with ticket operations with the athletic department ticketing vendor.

Bachelors degree required from an accredited instittution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint); Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and ability to work independently within the structure of a team. Must be able to exercise good judgment and to maintain a high level of confidentiality to relate easily to a wide variety of individuals and to effectively balance and execute multiple priorities. Prior experience with college athletics preferred.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator Corey Coley at P.O. Box 5000 Wilson NC 27893 or at or.