The Director of Sports Information will oversee all athletics communications including but not limited to; media relations, public relations and internal/external communications. This will include content dissemination and strategic development across all platforms; social media, digital, print, external news platforms and CSSSaints.com. They will oversee hiring and day-to-day operations of the athletics communications department, including student-employees, announcers, scorekeepers and statisticians during athletic competitions
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create and disseminate all press releases that will enhance the visibility of the CSS Saints Brand
Provide support for individual team communication needs
Create and update all game programs
Responsible for visualizing ideas and establish marketing, social media and production schedules to deliver successful, engaging content across multiple social media platforms
Fill out season preview forms according to MIAC and other third-party organizations
Provide other college departments with athletic images and information when needed
Responsible for nominating, determining and publishing weekly Performers of the Week and MIAC Athletes of the Week
Create and annually update online record books for every team
Serve as primary media contact for athletic department
Supervise work-study workers, statistical staff, photographers, announcers and other athletics communications staff on game days
Responsible for assigning public address at all home contests & managing all table or press box workers for all home events
Create, keep & archive department photographic and statistical record filing systems and video records
Take individual headshots of every athlete annually
Create and coordinate live web streaming of college athletics events
Manage vendor or create video portal to broadcast live contests
Create graphical elements to enhance webcasts
Special Events Coordinator - Chair of Annual Athletics Hall of Fame and Saints Sports Awards Ceremonies
Work with CSS Marketing and Communications/CSS Advancement departments to create publications include producing the various fundraising and marketing materials and develop strategies that raise brand awareness, increase fan and alumni engagement
Maintain membership with College Sports Communicators (CSC) for annual postseason awards
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of related experience; OR, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Previous experience in sports communications, journalism, marketing or similar. Familiarity with appropriate software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, etc.), Stat Crew software, SIDEARM, Final Cut Pro or equivalent video editing software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with graphic design and all social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative and proficient with technology. Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to meet tight deadlines, delegate responsibilities and budget efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as exceptional critical listening and thinking skills. Previous experience with digital video streaming. Video editing and/or motion graphics software. Ability to respond to unanticipated situations and shift priorities at a moment’s notice.
The College serves students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs throughout six schools— nursing, arts and letters, business and technology, education, health sciences, and sciences. The College offers programs in Duluth, at seven satellite campuses throughout Minnesota, and online, The College is home to 3,512 graduate and undergraduate students in 91 programs. In Fall 2021, there were 2,144 undergraduate students, 1,486 of them in our traditional program on the Duluth campus. 1,368 students were enrolled in graduate programs. There were 470 undergraduate and 737 graduate students in fully online degree and certificate programs.