Sports Information Assistant

SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Number of Openings:                       1

Employee Classification:                  Non-Exempt

Institution:                                       Cleveland State Community College

Department:                                     Athletics Administration

Campus Location:��                            Cleveland, TN

Salary Range:                                   $21.00 hr

Position Status:                                Part-Time Temporary / *Not to exceed 29 hours/week

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following: 

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Information Assistant will be responsible for all aspects of media coverage for the College's seven NJCAA athletic teams. The selected candidate must be committed to excellence and to advancing the Department of Athletics through a variety of media outlets. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Athletic Communications/Content Creation.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase awareness of the department's achievements.
• Create, research, write, and edit publications and web content for the Cleveland State sports programs.
• Issue press releases, respond to all media inquiries, and maintain statistical records for the athletic programs.
• Design and produce game programs, conduct audio and video interviews, and manage the athletic. website content to create a positive public message and image for the department.
• Manage and create athletic information on all athletics social media platforms which include, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
•  Manage Cleveland State Athletic website with current information.
• Attend and cover home games, provide results to the media, and post appropriate recaps and game notes on the website in accordance with college approved style and policy.
• Work closely with the athletic staff to submit statistics, nominate student-athletes for weekly and seasonal awards, and provide miscellaneous aid in order for the conference and national offices to maintain their respective website.
• Assistant Director of Athletics with game day for all home athletics events.
• Work with athletics staff to promote Cleveland State Athletics through all outlets available
• Set up all live streaming for all home athletic events. 

EQUIPMENT

• Work activities routinely involve work with tools and equipment related to athletics and physical fitness.
• Activities also involve work with personal computers and peripheral devices, as well as basic office machines.
• Must be a licensed driver and able to operate a rental vans.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of news reporting and editing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including skills for media posts.
• Knowledge of comprehensive community college concepts. 
• Social media experience.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various software packages including Microsoft office and Google suite.

JOB STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or High School equivalency diploma required.
• A minimum