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The Sports Information Coordinator will assist the Sports Information Director in promoting the athletic department and its student-athletes through media relations, press releases, Web site, social media, and other print and electronic media. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing and editing press releases, game stories, and feature articles; producing athletic publications, including game programs, schedule posters, and schedule cards; compiling and distributing statistics using Stat Crew; supporting home game press events; assisting with maintenance of the official athletic Web site; maintaining social media sites; and assisting in the coordination of media relations and photography. This position has requirements for evening and weekend work as coverage requires. Some overnight and non-overnight travel is required for coverage purposes.
Examples of Duties:
The Position Purpose and Description of Duties sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY
Helps to supervise student workers and undergraduate interns.
Qualifying Experience / Education: Minimum Experience and Training:
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.
Applicant must possess these skills, knowledge, and abilities or to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:
1. Demonstrated sports information experience
2. Web maintenance experience
3. Demonstrated understanding of sports and sports statistics
4. Level of experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and analytics.
5. Experience working with diverse populations.
6. Experience in promotions and the fulfillment of corporate sponsorship requirements.
Supplemental Information: Location: Office of Marketing and Communications
Supervisor: Mary Raskob, Director of Sports Information
Appointment: Temporary, Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Appointment will be date of hire until June 30, 2022.
Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Finalists must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
Please do NOT submit copies of background clearances as part of the application process. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania conducts background checks on finalists ONLY in a confidential manner. Unsolicited background clearances attached to the application will be promptly removed/deleted by the Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
Application Procedure:
For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM on November 21, 2021.
A complete application includes:
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Please report all employment for the past seven (7) years and any related employment. Failure to do so may result in applicant disqualification.
Mailed or Faxed resumes and/or applications will not be considered. A job application kiosk is available at the Office of Human Resources & Labor Relations for individuals requiring assistance. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and is located in Arts & Administration Building, Room 320 at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
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Contact: Human Resources, (570) 389-4415
Location: 400 East Second Street,Bloomsburg,Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary