Job opening: Sports Information Specialist
Salary: $24 per hour
Published at: Aug 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Athletic Department, Air Force Academy, Colorado.
This position does include benefits.
Duties
Athletic communications coordinator is responsible for assisting with the execution of the media and public relations plans for 27-sport intercollegiate Division I programs.
Responsible for overall operations of goairforcefalcons.com for sports assigned.
Serves are primary media relations contact for Baseball, Women's soccer and Swimming and select other sports with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, working as the primary liaison with media relations contacts; writing press releases, championship preparation and coverage; and administering athletic (regular and postseason);
academic awards programs in those sports; reporting to conference and national offices.
Lead efforts on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) for selected sports.
Design and edit record books, media guides, programs and flyers using Adobe Creative Suites, including InDesign and Photoshop.
Create original content for the official website goairforcefalcons.com and various social media platforms, including, but not limited to, writing feature stories, Q&As and more. May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty.
Other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12510578
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to work irregular tours of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to possible travel with athletic teams.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field (sports management), plus at least two years of experience working in athletic media relations/public relations field at collegiate (NCAA) or professional level.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/19/2024
Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Computer proficient, extensive knowledge in desktop publishing, including InDesign/Adobe Creative Suites, including work examples of projects produced; experience with, Genius (basketball and Soccer) and StatCrew for Baseball, Statbroadcast statistical software essential; Posses strong organization skills and excellent in oral, written and interpersonal skills including interviewing skills.
Experience with web management (Netitor or related software), social media platforms and content publishing.
Must demonstrate extensive ability in feature story writing with multiple work examples of published works.
Must be able to multitask and work under deadline pressure.
Must be able to speak, write and communicate in fluent English and have normal hearing.
Must have the ability for regular and recurring physical exertion such as long visits to outdoor sites and sporting events, with exposure to inclement weather.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address USAFA Athletics Department
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
- Name: USAF Academy NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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