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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Director for Sports Information - **Company:** Valley City State University - **Location:** Valley City, ND, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $40,000.0 - $44,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Information Management - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0b16ab06d81736a5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Community relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field., Master's degree, two years of experience in a sports information office, experience with PrestoStats, Adobe Creative Suite, digital media tools, and social media platforms; experience working with athletic teams, coaches, athletes, and media; experience with digital accessibility; and knowledge of AP writing style and athletic communications best practices. ## Description The Assistant Director for Sports Information plays a critical role in managing communications between the athletic department and media, fans, and stakeholders. This position is responsible for promoting athletic programs while ensuring accurate, timely dissemination of information. This role serves as a primary liaison between the athletic department and internal/external stakeholders, including media, campus partners, community members, and supporters. The position contributes to a strategic, integrated approach to communications, game operations, and event promotion while ensuring compliance with institutional and league policies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Media Relations & Communications * Serve as primary contact for media, coordinating interviews, press conferences, and coverage * Write press releases, feature stories, game recaps, and recruiting materials * Work with coaches and athletics leadership to promote teams and student-athletes * Ensure timely reporting of scores and athletic news to media outlets and conference offices * Research and implement effective communication strategies to reach media, alumni, and stakeholders * Maintain strong relationships with media, campus partners, boosters, and community members Game Day & Event Operations * Coordinate and oversee game day media operations, including press box/table operations, live stats, and scoreboard updates * Assist with set up for livestreaming games and statistics coordination * Serve as point of contact for media and game operations at home events * Assist in coordination of athletic events, including tournaments and special events * Hire, train, and supervise game-day staff (announcers, statisticians, and video staff) * Coordinate visiting team and media needs, including statistical reporting and logistics * Support livestreaming and multimedia operations, including video board coordination and setup Statistics, Records & Reporting * Compile, maintain, and distribute team and individual statistics in compliance with league requirements * Submit game statistics within required timelines * Maintain rosters, schedules, scores, and archives * Track and update career records, coach biographies, and program history * Ensure accuracy and integrity of all statistical reporting Digital Media & Website Management * Maintain and update athletics website and content * Manage social media platforms and post updates * Create and publish digital content * Ensure accuracy and accessibility of online content * Oversee photography, digital assets, and archival systems for athletic events Marketing, Publications & Promotion * Develop strategies to promote athletic programs and events * Design and produce game programs, media guides, schedules, and promotional materials * Support recruiting materials and special event promotions * Collaborate with athletics and university partners * Contribute to outreach efforts that strengthen engagement with fans and community stakeholders ## Related Videos - [The Digital Wellness Seminar: How NOT to Get Manipulated through Online Content](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1920-the-digital-wellness-seminar-how-not-to-get-manipulated-through-online-content) - [Tokenization of Everything: Where the Real World Meets Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1035-tokenization-of-everything-where-the-real-world-meets-blockchain) - [Fireside Chat with Cloudflare's Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Cohen (with Mike Butcher MBE)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1366-fireside-chat-with-cloudflare-s-chief-strategy-officer-stephanie-cohen-with-mike-butcher-mbe) - [Run on Bitcoin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/29-run-on-bitcoin) - [From Cultural Heritage to Partying in the MetaVerse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/399-from-cultural-heritage-to-partying-in-the-metaverse) - [Transforming Newspaper Readers into NFT holders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1162-transforming-newspaper-readers-into-nft-holders) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)