Sports Information Director

Job Description:

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Director Athletics, the position will discharge the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all publications for the department of athletics and each sport, including: press releases, game day programs, social media, all graphic and video productions, season highlights, championship interviews, game stories, feature stories on student-athletes, and other communications
• Create, edit, plan and manage all content on athletics website(s).
• Ensure timely and accurate stats and provide statistical and story coverage for all intercollegiate contests
• Manage engaging, relevant, and timely social media presence for the department by carrying out publicity on appropriate platforms and participating in content planning and execution.
• Tell stories to engage, promote programs, and recruit students through the use of videos, photos, interviews and audio
• Maintain the statistical database for each conference sport and report official competition results to the NCAA, SUNYAC and conference affiliates, media and university community
• Attend all home sporting events and other university events as directed by the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. This will necessitate working night and weekend hours.
• Coordinate to ensure that game workers are hired and assigned to cover the various game management functions required for each sporting event, such as public address announcer, scoreboard, live streaming video, and other functions.
• Work collaboratively with coaches and others to identify, prioritize, establish and accomplish sports information objectives.
• Assist with marketing and development initiatives and contribute to the overall strategic initiatives of the department. Ensure alignment with brand attributes and SUNY Fredonia strategic planning, as well as that of Student Affairs and Athletics as it pertains to area of focus.
• Supervise and mentor sports information staff, including student interns
• Demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours during the academic school year including nights, weekends and holiday breaks, as necessary
• Ability to seek out professional relationships with media that will benefit the visibility and reputation of the athletic program.
• Participate in committees and provide service to the Department, University, and Profession

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated high level of motivation with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees in a timely, positive, professional, and collaborative manner
• Ability to make independent decisions and comfortable assuming a leadership role in executing assigned duties appropriately.
• Mastery of communication, marketing, and public relations skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues for program growth and enhancement
• Ability to learn and adapt to necessary software. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), live-streaming software and process (Boxcast), Stat Crew, NCAA Genius and Presto statistical software experience
• Possess CPR/AED/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain timely upon hire.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated willingness and ability, to travel as needed and work a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends as needed.
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the needs of diverse faculty, staff, students, and university community
• Experience managing social media and demonstrated results leveraging social media engagement
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass LENS certification
• Willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
• Two years of relevant work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree
• Possess current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
• Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic office or similar field
• Prior professional experience in athletics communications, including social media, press releases, and related work
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, live-streaming software (Boxcast), Stat Crew, NCAA Genius and Presto statistical software

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 12 month term appointed,SL3 Senior Staff Assistant, UUP-represented position. The start date will be negotiated with the final candidate and be no later than September 12, 2026. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.



Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by July 13, 2026 will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Samples of produced digital content, including articles, videos, and social media/digital content that demonstrate an ability to produce such content

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