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CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Sports Information Professional I

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time   

PAY PLAN: 12-month   

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $4,570 - Step 4 $4,850

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $4,570 - Step 20 $6,658

PAY BASIS: Monthly  

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by August 5, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Department of Athletics services the entire community and its alumni. It is responsible for creating an institutional culture that is supportive of students. The department provides leadership in the development of services and programs that enrich student life, extend, enhance the academic experience, and contribute to an environment that encourages personal growth and development.

Under the direct to general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & Fan Engagement, and with daily lead direction from the Creative Services Lead, the Creative Services Assistant performs entry-level professional work in support of the Athletics department's creative services and communications functions. The incumbent assists with the creation and production of multimedia content, including graphic design, photography, videography, social media content, and digital communications that promote CSUB Athletics, its student-athletes, coaches, and programs. The position supports game-day and special event coverage, maintains digital media assets, collaborates with Athletics staff on established communication and marketing initiatives, and ensures creative materials are consistent with department branding standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roadrunner Athletics Multimedia Content Creation

• Assist with creating graphic design materials for social media, schedules, game-day promotions, final scores, recruiting materials, and department-wide marketing initiatives using established Athletics branding standards.
• Assist with the development and production of creative content and season-long visual campaigns for assigned sport programs.
• Produce digital graphics and multimedia assets that support Athletics communications, marketing, fan engagement, and recruiting efforts under daily direction of the Creative Services Lead.
• Maintain consistency with CSUB Athletics visual identity, branding guidelines, and graphic standards across assigned projects.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content at practices, home and away competitions, community events, and special Athletics functions using professional digital cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Edit and produce highlight videos, promotional videos, student-athlete and coach interviews, and other digital content for Athletics communications channels using industry-standard photo, video, and graphic design software.
• Organize, label, and maintain digital photo and video archives to ensure accessibility and preservation of Athletics media assets.
• Provide creative content support for special events, fan engagement activities, recruiting initiatives, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) related creative requests (as applicable), and additional department priorities as requested.
• Travel with assigned teams, as needed, to provide photography, videography, and creative content support during competitions and special events.

Social Media Support  

• Create and schedule platform-specific content for Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and other approved social media platforms.
• Assist with live game coverage by capturing and posting real-time scores, highlights, photos, and other real-time event content during athletic competitions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining engaging social media content calendars in collaboration with marketing and communications staff.
• Monitor social media engagement and report basic performance metrics to assist with evaluating content effectiveness and audience engagement.

Digital Storytelling Support 

• Assist with producing multimedia feature stories highlighting student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and campus initiatives for established digital communication channels.
• Assist with creating and editing behind-the-scenes content, game-day stories, interviews, and other multimedia content that showcases the student-athlete experience and promotes fan engagement.
• Collaborate with communications staff to assist with the development and preparation of multimedia content that supports established communication, marketing, and promotional objectives.

Planning & Collaboration

• Participate in creative planning meetings to assist with developing content ideas and production schedules for assigned sport programs.
• Coordinate with marketing, communications, ticket sales, and sport programs to support promotional campaigns and game-day content needs.
• Track assigned project timelines, maintain creative asset libraries and organize content requests to support timely completion of assigned work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• General knowledge of media relations, public affairs, and sports information.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and produce content.
• Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback as required and applicable.
• Ability to analyze information and data as well as use reasoning to summarize into clear and succinct statements.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of sports terminology and relevant sports.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional digital media experience within college or professional Athletics (Division I preferred).
• Graphic design, video editing, and editorial skills.
• Competence in computer software programs such as Adobe Creative suite and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages.
• Experience managing a brand digitally (social media/content creation).
• Demonstrated skills in a high paced environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK - involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University ("CSU"), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect.  All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Allan Williams, Associate Vice President of Civil Rights & Compliance, (661) 654-2713.