Sports Media Specialist

The Sports Media Specialist is responsible for managing sports media relations, creating social media content, and highlighting the achievements of NWCC's student-athletes and athletic programs. This position operates within the office of marketing and strategic communications.  This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the Associate VP for Community Relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Sports Communications, or related field
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• At least 1 year of experience in sports communications or media relations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in collegiate athletics media relations
• Experience managing student interns
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and award nominations
• Experience with gameday production technology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Media & Public Relations
   • Serve as a media contact for NWCC Athletics
   • Handle media requests and interviews for coaches and athletes
   • Write press releases, game recaps, player features, and media advisories
   • Build relationships with local and national media outlets
2. Game Day Operations
   • Supervise game day staff for stats, video board, and streaming
   • Operate or oversee in-venue displays and live broadcasts
   • Manage game notes, rosters, and press box operations
3. Statistics & Recordkeeping
   • Maintain accurate sports statistics and records
   • Submit stats to MACCC, NJCAA, and other systems
   • Assist with Player of the Week nominations and award tracking
4. Social Media & Digital Strategy
   • Manage NWCC Athletics social media accounts
   • Create and execute social media campaigns and athlete spotlights
   • Design social media graphics and collaborate with coaches for team accounts
   • Web & Visual Content
   • Maintain and update the NWCC athletics website
   • Produce promotional videos, highlight reels, and behind-the-scenes content
   • Coordinate photography and video shoots for rosters and social media
5. Strategic Communications & Crisis Management
   • Support overall storytelling strategy with the AVP of Community Relations
   • Assist with college-wide branding related to athletics
   • Help with crisis-related messaging for athletics
6. Professional Development & Events
   • Attend and contribute to media days, conferences, and conventions
   • Help organize special events like signing days and Hall of Fame ceremonies
7. Other duties assigned
   • This position may supervise work-study and intern staff
   • Plays a key role in promoting NWCC's athletic identify

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew, Presto, Sidearm
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing, sports statistical software, and digital media tools.
• Ability to build relationships with media professionals and maintain a strong public presence for NWCC Athletics.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete well-being and institutional compliance.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and award nominations
• Experience with gameday production technology

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Ability to travel for road events 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Communicate with others in person, via phone, and written communication
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have ability to walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, and squat.

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcript(s) 
• Three (3) Professional References:  Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number