Assistant Sports Information CoordinatorCampus Title: Assistant Sports Information CoordinatorState Job Title: Staff AssistantDepartment: AthleticsJob Code: HA5600FLSA Status: ExemptFunding: 7115-0100Bargaining Unit: APAJob Type: Full-time, PermanentTimeframe: 43 WeeksShift: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with night and weekend availability*Regular Days Off: Saturday and SundaySupervision Received: Reports to the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics, External Affairs and Media RelationsSupervision Exercised: Will supervise Graduate Assistant(s), student employeesSalary: $48,000 to $51,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)*Hours: Regular weekdays and frequent evening and weekend hours based on the WSU Athletics event schedule, occasional travel to athletic events and conference meetings.Position Summary:The Staff Assistant, Assistant Sports Information Coordinator assists the Sr. Associate Director in all facets of athletics communication, including game-day operations of press box, statistics, game programs, post-game and conference reporting, interfacing with external media, video stream, and social media, and video board; to promote Westfield State University athletics to the general public, prospective students, students, and families. Primary responsibilities for game-day operations, oversight of video stream setup, student staffing, broadcasting, and production of social media video content.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include but not limited to:Essential:• Enter game-day statistics via PrestoStats/NCAA Live Stats or similar program.• Manage webstream broadcasts of Westfield State home athletic events, including broadcast set up, production, and train and manage student and part-time announcing and video staff.• Produce and archive video clips for use on social media, advertisements and promotions, year end awards and Hall of Fame ceremonies.• Write game stories, previews, features and press releases.• Assist with conference, coaches' organization, and NCAA reporting for statistics, player of the week, all-conference, all-academic, and similar awards nominations.• Follows all NCAA and MASCAC rules and regulations.• Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree, preference to communication, sport management, and/or TV/Video majors.• Experience with in-game statistical entry (Presto, NCAA/Genius Live Stats/Stat Crew).• Experience with video production (camera set up, Production Truck or similar switching software, video editing),• Digital photography, editing and layout (Photoshop/InDesign).• Social media content construction (Video, photo, and graphics).• General sports writing or news reporting experience.• General Website CMS Management.• Self-motivated with attention to detail.• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, opponents, student athletes, and media.Preferred Qualifications:• Master's Degree.• Two years working in a collegiate sports information office.Additional Information:Salary:Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.Employee Benefits:Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's https://westfield.ma.edu/offices/hr-titleix-eo/benefits-wellness.Disabi… AccommodationsWestfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.Background CheckEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7224580jeid-85b3d02337082744a6e7fbbeee72b6a6