Assistant Sports Information Director – Athletics

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee game and media operations for the home contests, hiring and supervising a staff of temporary employees for statistical, timing, video, and public address management.
• Oversee promotions and news updates through Cougar Athletics social media outlets.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a proactive media outreach program to print, radio, TV and other electronic media outlets.
• Responds to requests for information and interviews, coordinating schedules with coaches and athletes.
• Maintain contact with the NCAA national office concerning media relation issues.
• Maintain all statistical information, historical data, and photo files for assigned sports programs.
• Responsible for APU Athletics website management, in particular information disseminated.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate adults and students.
• Knowledge of structure and philosophy of athletics organizations and programs.
• Strong overall writing and oral communication skills with editorial abilities, and commitment to quality.
• Computer and desktop publishing proficiency.
• Conversant with web design and publishing concepts.
• High level of interpersonal skills.