University of Massachusetts Boston Hiring for Sports Information Assistant at UMass Boston Full Time

Job no: 520044
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Athletics
Pay Grade: 29
Date opened: 10 Aug 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

General Summary:

The Sports Information Assistant will support the Sports Information Director in maintaining and increasing the visibility and reputation of UMass Boston Athletics and its nineteen (19) varsity sports teams with UMass Boston constituencies, as well as national, regional, and local news and social media. The Sports Information Assistant is primarily responsible for game coverage (scorekeeping, reporting, and recordkeeping of athletic events) of a wide range of sports and athletic events, along with coverage of awards and other news and feature stories as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

Assist the Sports Information Director with game day operations; oversee press row/press box management for home athletics events in the absence of the Sports Information Director, to include supervision of student assistants.

Assist Sports Information Director with graphic design and production of all sports information materials; assist with the coordination and management of Athletics content on the University website, as well as with marketing and promotions projects.

Assist with the development and implementation of office policies for the Sports Information Department.

Assist with the organization of publications production flow and advertising for publications.

Assist with the coordination and management of Athletics content on the University website, as well as updating the athletic department website and social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, lnstagram, YouTube) for all athletic teams and the department;

Create press releases, game notes and stories for publication.

Assist in maintaining team and individual statistics.

Assist with coordination of media coverage for all home and away athletic events.

Oversee all athletic webcasts serving in the capacity as a play-by-play announcer, producer, supervisor and director.

Provide leadership to and evaluate and supervise direct reports in performing duties as assigned.

Assist the Sports Information Director with video editing and production and serve as the liaison between Athletics and Stretch Internet to provide live streaming of home athletic events.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree preferred in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications or a closely related field, and a minimum of one-three years of work experience in brand marketing, public relations and/or advertising required, preferably in collegiate athletics and/or professional athletics, required. Experience with Photoshop, lnDesign, Premier and other Adobe Creative Suite software preferred. Strong understanding of athletics branding, marketing and advertising principles preferred. A valid and current driver’s license is required throughout the duration of employment in this position. The incumbent is required to travel for sporting events, as directed.

knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), computerized statistical packages and desktop publishing equipment.

Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations, media practices, and procedures.

Ability to build consensus among team members and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Ability to work independently, as well as complete projects by enlisting the cooperation of others.

Ability to manage precise details from beginning to end.

Ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, as well as meet timelines on multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong project management skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong commitment to customer service.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:

Grade: 29

Salary Ranges

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA/504 Coordinator Andrea Haas or 617-287-5148.

Applications close: 11 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time