Athletics Sports Information Coordinator

Position Announcement

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations, the Sports Information Coordinator will be responsible for distribution of press releases for the Utah Tech University (UT) Athletic department. Manage and update the Athletic Department’s social media platforms, provide maintenance of athletic websites, and assist the Associate Athletic Director in any media-related tasks. Additional information about UT Athletics can be found online at https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/ .

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations (Sports Information Director) with a variety of tasks connected to sports information for UT’s fifteen (15) intercollegiate athletic programs, including:
  • Creating and distributing press releases to the media, community, alumni and Utah Tech faculty and staff to further develop Utah Tech in the local community, the state of Utah and at the national level.
  • Developing relationships with all local and state media outlets to garner additional coverage of Utah Tech athletic teams in the form of game-day event coverage, interviews, photo requests, etc.
  • Overall in-house management of all official UT Athletic social media outlets (department and individual athletic programs) to promote department news, along with graphic, photo and video content.
  • Continually maintaining and updating the UT Athletic website: https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/ .
  • Responding to conference office(s), conference institutions, and other institution’s request for pertinent sports information.

• Maintain up-to-date records on all sport events and alumni related to UT Athletics. This would include both past and present athletes and the development of archives. Gather and disseminate information on UT athletes, such as hometowns, interest stories, practice progress, pre-game stories, brochures, pamphlets, etc.
• Travel with teams for away contents, as required.
• Adhere to all NCAA, Western Athletic Conference, and UT rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in media relations/sports information preferred.
• Skill in graphic design, particularly in Adobe Suite, along with Microsoft Office programs.
• Experienced in StatCrew (Baseball/Softball) and NCAA/Genius Live Stats (Football/Basketball/Volleyball/Soccer) required, with the ability to manage scorer’s table crews and press boxes.
• Working knowledge of SIDEARM Sports website maintenance required; experience with promotion via social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to foster a cooperative work environment, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to use independent judgment and in organizing resources and establishing priorities to gather, manage, and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials, as well as gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of sports press box procedures, techniques, facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions; supervisory experience in managing interns preferred.
• Ability to work and travel evenings and weekends, as sports schedule/away contests dictate.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $40,000+ depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of May 2023. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 3 , 2023 ; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

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