Coordinator of Sports Information (CSI)

Communication Guidelines for Status Updates To help our team work efficiently and provide timely service to everyone, we kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling the department for routine status updates regarding requests, applications, or ongoing matters. Our team processes inquiries, we do not hire for them. Only the hiring department hires and reviews candidates in the order they are received. Frequent status calls may delay response times by reducing the time available to complete pending work. If additional information or documentation is required, a member of the hiring team will contact you directly. If you are chosen for the position, you will be notified through the appropriate communication channel. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to serve all employees fairly and efficiently., The Coordinator of Sports Information (CSI) reports to the Sports Information Director and assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides; Assists with maintenance of the Athletic department’s website requires the ability to report to work in-person on the Texas Southern campus and travel when necessary for away games and special events. Essential Duties Summary

• Working closely with the Sports Information Director, the Coordinator of Sports Information assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides; helping maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional, and national media.
• Conduct pregame, in-game, and postgame interviews with coaching staff and athletic department personnel.
• Assists the game day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services.
• Have knowledge of statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, Stat Crew, etc.) Submit schedules, statistics, other data to conference and NCAA.
• Assist with the TSU Athletics live stream (breakdown, setup) on a needed basis along with some writing duties for www.TSUSports.com.
• Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Committee as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences including faculty, students, leadership, staff, alumni, suppliers, fans, and agencies.
• Assist the Sports Information Director and Athletics Social Media Content Assistant with social media campaigns.
• Will help set the strategy for and direct the creation of engaging and relevant content across all TSU Athletics flagship social media accounts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads and other social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the university social media team to coordinate content and schedule cross-promotion of content when appropriate.
• Demonstrate understanding of the university’s mission, values, goals and priorities and an ability to ensure that all are considered in developing communications strategies.
• Assess, inventory and track items/equipment needed in the office.
• Helps supervise graduate assistant and interns.

% FTE 1.0 Hiring Range $45,486.69 - $57,995.53, * Maintenance of the official athletics web site including schedules, rosters, stories, player biographies.

Skill in:

• The selected candidate should also know how to work with CMS website maintenance along with knowing how to work in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and Audition.

Ability to:

• Work outside of normal business hours, including evenings/nights/weekends as needed for the completion of job responsibilities. Travel is a part of this position; this includes overnight stays depending on team and department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Sports Information Director. Consistent compliance with NCAAI, SWAC and TSU policies, rules, and regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field., 2-3 years of experience in a sports communication. Working/Environmental Conditions Prolonged standing and/or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment., 1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field?

• Yes
• No 2. * Do you have 2-3 years of experience in a sports communication?