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Alma College

Sports Information Assistant

Alma, MI · On-site

$36K - $41K/yr

This position reports to the Sports Information Director and supervises student assistants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Collaborate with Sports Information Director and coordinate team photos, headshots ...

Caltech

Sports Information Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

Job Summary Under the direction of the Sports Information Director, the Sports Information Assistant plays a supporting role in the operational management of intercollegiate athletic contests and ...

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What are the typical responsibilities of a sports information director intern during a sports season?

As a Sports Information Director Intern, you can expect to handle a variety of tasks during the sports season, including writing game recaps, updating team statistics, maintaining social media accounts, and assisting with media relations. You'll often work closely with coaches, athletes, and other athletic department staff to coordinate interviews, produce press releases, and ensure accurate coverage of events. The role can involve fast-paced work on game days and offers excellent exposure to sports communications, making it a valuable stepping stone for a future career in sports media or athletic administration.

What is a sports information director intern?

Sports Information Director Interns assist the Sports Information Director in managing and promoting a school's athletic programs. Their duties often include writing press releases, updating team statistics, managing social media, coordinating interviews, and maintaining the athletics website. This role provides hands-on experience in sports communication, public relations, and media relations within an athletic department. Interns work closely with coaches, athletes, and the media to ensure accurate and timely coverage of sporting events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sports information director intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Information Director Intern, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a background in sports management or journalism. Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, and basic graphic design or statistics software is typically required. Excellent time management, teamwork, and adaptability help you stand out in fast-paced athletic environments. These skills are vital for effectively promoting athletic programs, managing media relations, and ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information.
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Director of Sports Information

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL • On-site

$43K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bourbonnais
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Division: Student Development
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Position Summary
As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.
The Sports Information Director oversees all statistical and media relations aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, including home event management along with the Athletic Director and chosen staff. This position also supervises and coordinates staff and students to assist with the sports information department.
Olivet is a distinctly Nazarene institution of higher education and committed to the discipleship of our students within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Ideal Student Development team members are committed to the Lordship of Christ, seek personal growth through regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and create learning environments where students are compelled to be more like Christ each day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Write daily/weekly releases (recaps, previews, reviews) for all varsity sports via the ONU athletic website in a timely manner.
  2. Produce athletic publications: game notes, brochures, special events, media guides, and others as assigned.
  3. Report post-game results to necessary outlets and people.
  4. Maintain the athletic department website: rosters, player and coach bios, stats, records, photos, stories, and any other necessary updates.
  5. Schedule, train, and supervise all event workers that report to the SID, including press box and scorer's table personnel for each sport.
  6. Manage the SID office by coordinating workers to assist with the various duties of the sports information department.
  7. Promote athletic achievements with the NAIA, CCAC, KCAC, CSC, and other necessary organizations.
  8. Maintain statistical records: both current and historical.
  9. Collaborate with media services to effectively manage all live streams of identified athletic events.
  10. Assist in coordinating special events, such as the Hall of Fame banquet.
  11. Maintain and distribute the master events calendar for use in the department and across campus.
  12. Act as the liaison between the university and the local media, as well as hometown media of university student athletes, the CCAC, and the NAIA, via electronic releases.
  13. Develop, monitor, and implement a social media presence for ONU Athletics.
  14. Collaborate with coaches to schedule and organize media days, team photos, and headshots.
  15. Additional duties as needed and as assigned by the athletic director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Workers, Gameday Personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Top candidates will:
  1. Exhibit a lifestyle in agreement with the
  2. Possess college and/or high school experience in a sports information office.
  3. Effectively communicate with others and positively contribute to a team.
  4. Be a self-starter who sets a vision for this department and follows through with it.
  5. Have experience with print media.
  6. Have experience using the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
  7. Have experience using statistical software, especially PrestoStats.
  8. Use proper English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  9. Demonstrate an understanding and sympathy for education in the Wesleyan tradition and Nazarene school sponsorship.
  10. Demonstrate an active relationship with Christ as expressed in faith and service, which is in accord with the mission of Olivet Nazarene University.
  11. Be a model of Christian discipleship as confirmed through active engagement in a local church, involvement in campus worship, and through a vibrant, current testimony.

Additional Information
EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required; master's degree is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Director of Sports Information reports directly to the Director of Athletics. Offices for athletics staff are in the Perry Convocation Center. Some travel is required. Must be able to work evenings and weekends to provide coverage for events. May be required to work in inclement weather and will be exposed to outdoor weather. The job requires some walking and standing with some light lifting of printers, laptops, and other equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position is $43,000 - $48,000 and is based on experience and education.
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
  • Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
  • Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
  • Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.
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