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Energetic, creative and collaborative communicator ready to jump into every aspect of collegiate athletic communications will help create dynamic content as Assistant Sports Information Director. This position is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career professional eager to build a portfolio by telling the stories of Illinois College student-athletes. Working closely with the Sports Information Director and the Office of Marketing and Communication, the Assistant Sports Information Director develops engaging written, video, and graphic content that enhances the visibility of Illinois College's varsity athletic programs through both traditional and digital communication platforms. The ideal candidate brings a team-first mindset with experience in sports content creation, an adaptability for  emerging digital media trends and tools in collegiate athletics, and a passion for telling stories. 

Essential Functions

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Assist the Sports Information Director in all aspects of running an efficient and effective operation with a primary focus on digital media and content development
• Collaborate with the Office of Marketing and Communication on the digital marketing and creative service needs of the Department with an emphasis on video, photography, and graphic design
• Serve as the primary media contact for multiple athletic teams including staffing live events, award nominations, and assisting in social media content
• Assist in maintaining and updating the MWC and NCAA on individual statistics for all intercollegiate athletic programs
• Maintain information on Athletics webpage to include:

• Updating scores, providing game recaps, coach/player interviews and live broadcasts 
• Archiving player and game statistics
• Maintaining a history and record books for all athletic teams

• Play an active role in the operation of special events including senior days, The Illinois College Sports Hall of Fame, alumni games and other celebrations
• Assist and oversee the press box/or scoring tables for athletic contests and manage professional and student staff
• Assume additional administrative responsibilities within Athletics Department, as assigned by the Director of Athletics
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community
• Adhere to all Illinois College, Midwest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Relevant experience in athletic communications, sports media, journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency working with video editing and graphic design software programs, preferred
• Experience working with statistical softwares such as StatCrew, Presto, and NCAA Live Stats
• Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others
• Must understand and value the small, private college experience for students at Illinois College, especially academic success and participation in other sports, clubs and organizations. 
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Assistant Sports Information Director
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Sports Information Director and Director of Athletics
Status: Full-Time, 10-month
Date Last Revised: July 2026

About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.