Sports Information Director

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 05, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Sports Information Director
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Athletics
Department	Athletics & Recreation - Nwk
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Sports Information Director. The Department of Athletics & Recreations provides all athletic and recreation activities for students, staff, faculty, and alumni on the Newark Campus. This position reports directly to the Athletics Director. The position provides all public relations, sports information, activities, marketing, and fundraising information, for the aforementioned areas. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Serves as primary liaison to the media, creating timely dissemination of information, including news releases, event results, statistics, etc. Provides all media related activity, including media relations, interaction with opposing team sports information offices, and reporting of event outcomes to the appropriate media outlets. Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements strategies to enhance marketing and promotion of varsity teams, athletics, and special events. Creates and places departmental print and electronic advertising as required.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, sports management or related field and a minimum three to five years of experience with Sports Information at a college level.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to work independently, as well as with staff and students. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills; extensive computer experience is necessary. Knowledge of NCAA statistical data and reporting system. Knowledge of and experience in management and operation of athletic web page (SideArm, Presto Sports, or IMG) Knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Computer graphics and photography skills
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree in journalism, public relations, or sports management. Experience as Director or Assistant Director of Sports Information at college level. 5 years of experience as Director or Assistant Director of Sports Information at college level or related experience in the sports media industry.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Windows Suite; Adobe; SideArm, Presto Sports, IMG
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to work under sometimes challenging physical conditions and to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs, per OSHA standards
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2719
Posting Open Date	12/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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