Assistant Director - Sports Information

Job Title

Assistant Director - Sports Information

Department

Sports Info Director

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist the Associate Athletic Director Athletic Communications with all forms of athletic communications for the Athletic department to include but not be limited to: all printed publications, NCAA official game statistics, web site coverage for assigned sports, video and audio streaming, game credentials and set up for television and radio communications. Responsible for all written and electronic communications for their assigned sports to include three major sports: men's basketball, men's and women's golf. Additionally, the position will work Football Gameday operations for the Associate Athletic Director. Duties include: production of media notes, pre and post season guides for media at assigned events, game day programs, posters, schedule cards, team magnets including layouts, photos and player biographies; production and distribution of game notes and oversee statistical information for national, regional and conference awards; hire temporary statistical game personnel for assigned athletic events and oversee media pass distribution for assigned sports. Assist Associate AD with all television, radio and electronic media outlets, approve all written and oral publications, newsletters, and news releases issued by the Athletic Department for assigned sports. Assist to review all content for the athletic web site in assigned sports to include: actual game footage, video clips, pop up athletic announcements and interactive marketing activities. Hire and supervise part time temp staff required to run the Athletic communications department events, oversee all statistical data for all athletic events, archived information, and other events sponsored by the Athletic Department i.e., weekly news conferences, men's basketball press luncheons, men's basketball radio and television coaches shows, material for sports video boards, and Conference instant replay systems used by the game officials on game day for official review of questionable plays in Men's Basketball. The position will also handle social media for all assigned sports which will include graphic work for each assigned program. The position will work with the athletic programs and assist with the video streaming of each of their assigned sports and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education

Job Title

Assistant Director - Sports Information

Department

Sports Info Director

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist the Associate Athletic Director Athletic Communications with all forms of athletic communications for the Athletic department to include but not be limited to: all printed publications, NCAA official game statistics, web site coverage for assigned sports, video and audio streaming, game credentials and set up for television and radio communications. Responsible for all written and electronic communications for their assigned sports to include three major sports: men's basketball, men's and women's golf. Additionally, the position will work Football Gameday operations for the Associate Athletic Director. Duties include: production of media notes, pre and post season guides for media at assigned events, game day programs, posters, schedule cards, team magnets including layouts, photos and player biographies; production and distribution of game notes and oversee statistical information for national, regional and conference awards; hire temporary statistical game personnel for assigned athletic events and oversee media pass distribution for assigned sports. Assist Associate AD with all television, radio and electronic media outlets, approve all written and oral publications, newsletters, and news releases issued by the Athletic Department for assigned sports. Assist to review all content for the athletic web site in assigned sports to include: actual game footage, video clips, pop up athletic announcements and interactive marketing activities. Hire and supervise part time temp staff required to run the Athletic communications department events, oversee all statistical data for all athletic events, archived information, and other events sponsored by the Athletic Department i.e., weekly news conferences, men's basketball press luncheons, men's basketball radio and television coaches shows, material for sports video boards, and Conference instant replay systems used by the game officials on game day for official review of questionable plays in Men's Basketball. The position will also handle social media for all assigned sports which will include graphic work for each assigned program. The position will work with the athletic programs and assist with the video streaming of each of their assigned sports and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Related Experience

One (1) year relevant, progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information to include producing statistical information, reporting of actual athletic events/outcomes, design and layout of guide and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes required.

Desirable Related Experience

Master's degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible collegiate sports information/ media relations experience preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date:  For best consideration, please apply by November 10, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 20, 2026.

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