Sports Information Assistant, Part-Time (24-hours/week, 10-months) at University of Maine System in Gorham, ME

Job description

Do you have a passion for college athletics, digital media, and live sports production? The University of Southern Maine’s Athletics and Recreation Department seeks applicants for a Part-time (24 hours per week), ongoing 10-month, Sports Information Assistant. As a Sports Information Assistant , you will support all facets of USM’s intercollegiate athletics communications operation, helping enhance the visibility of Huskies Athletics through high-quality live video production and student-focused sports information and athletic communications. This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Communications to support game-day operations, live broadcasts, statistical reporting, digital content, and communications for assigned athletic programs. USM Athletics proudly supports the NCAA Division III philosophy and is fully engaged in USM’s Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. Husky student-athletes, teams and coaches are known for their high-level of achievement in and out of the field of competition through the Five Pillars of USM Athletics: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community. What You’ll Do: Athletic Communications, Broadcast & Game Operations Serve as the coordinator and lead producer for assigned home athletic events streamed on FloSports, in alignment with Little East Conference broadcast standards. Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student workers and on-air talent, including camera operators, replay personnel, graphics operators, and commentators. Manage and maintain video production equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed. Assist with game-day operations, including statistics, live scoring, game notes, and postgame recaps in accordance with NCAA and Little East Conference policies. Support timely updates to the USM Athletics website as assigned. Promote student-athlete, team, and departmental achievements through written content. Contribute to conference and NCAA reporting requirements as assigned. Uphold the NCAA Division III philosophy, emphasizing sportsmanship, equity, and the student-athlete experience. Student Supervision Provide guidance and support to work-study students, student broadcasters, and volunteers to ensure successful game-day operations and high-quality broadcasts. Professional Engagement Maintain active professional relationships with colleagues and organizations within collegiate athletics communications and sports media. Participate, as appropriate, in activities and workshops sponsored by College Sports Communicators and the Little East Conference. Maintain contact with other professional organizations related to sports communications and media production. What We’re Looking For Successful candidates will demonstrate: Knowledge and demonstrated skill in webcasting and live video production. Ability to use in-game statistical software and website content management systems. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, media representatives, and other stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to package and communicate information effectively for media and public audiences. Working knowledge of a broad range of sports activities. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. An attitude that fosters a respectful, collaborative, and supportive workplace environment. Pay and Benefits This is an in-person part-time position working 24 hours per week for 10 months (August through mid-June) , based on our Gorham Campus. This position offers an annual salary of $21,500.00. The first-year salary will be adjusted based upon start date. The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to): 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time. Health, dental and vision insurance.