SPORTS INFORMATION COORDINATOR
Summary - The Sports Information Coordinator is responsible for managing the athletics communications and media relations for the university's athletics department. This position promotes athletic programs, student-athletes, and coaches through strategic storytelling, media engagement, and digital content while enhancing the visibility of the athletics department at the conference, regional, and national levels.
Description -
1. Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and statistical reports
2. Coordinate media coverage, interviews, and press conferences
3. Maintain athletics website content and oversee social media platforms
4. Create digital content including graphics, videos, and live updates
5. Coordinate game day media operations and statistical reporting
6. Produce publications such as media guides, game notes, and record books
7. Nominate student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards
8. Supervise student workers, interns, and/or graduate assistants
9. Collaborate with coaches and athletics staff on promotional initiatives
10. Perform other duties as assigned
11. Maintain regular attendance
Physical Demands -
1. Lifting 0 - 50 pounds, Daily
2. Standing for long periods of time, Daily
3. Walking, Frequently
4. Bending, Frequently
5. Squatting, Frequently
6. Kneeling, Frequently
7. Prolonged use of computer, Occasionally
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Experience:
1. Experience in sports information, athletics communication, and/or related area
2. Knowledge in NCAA statistics and reporting procedures
3. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
1. Experience at the collegiate level, preferably NCAA Division II
2. Experience with SIDEARM Sports, StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, and/or Genius Sports
3. Experience with Graphic design and video editing
Preferred Skills
1. Excellent organizational and time management skills
2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
3. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
4. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in sports information, athletics communication, and/or related area
- Knowledge in NCAA statistics and reporting procedures
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience at the collegiate level, preferably NCAA Division II
- Experience with SIDEARM Sports, StatCrew, NCAA LiveStats, and/or Genius Sports
- Experience with graphic design and video editing
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
New Mexico Highlands University is a public comprehensive university serving local and global communities, providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and research in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions within a diverse community.
