Assistant Sports Information Director

Description

Reporting to the Sports Information Director, this position will positively promote Albion College Athletics’ 26 varsity teams and engage its supporters, fans, and student-athletes. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the SID in maintaining the brand for Albion Athletics through the creation of creative graphics, social media posts, etc. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to statistics entry, game recapping, news releases, social media, feature story writing, and management of website content. The candidate will assist in overseeing a staff of over 20 student-workers, being the primary contact in some game day atmospheres. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Job description can be viewed here. 

FLSA Classification: 
Salaried / Exempt / Administrative

Employment Status: At-Will

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One year experience in print, broadcast, online journalism, public relations or sports information preferred.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including cover letter, current resume and a commitment statement (a statement on the applicants commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds in the workplace), and contact information for three (3) professional reference through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/168351

 

Please contact Jennifer Rushton, Director of Athletics (jrushton@albion.edu or 517-629-0583) for questions about the position or search.  A review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Founded in 1835, Albion College is one of the original chartered institutions of higher education in Michigan and recognized as the state’s top liberal arts college by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. Albion College offers a highly applied liberal arts education within a welcoming residential community that prioritizes belonging, faculty engagement, and student success.  Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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