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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 156680
Agency: Lander University
Division: Athletics
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UH16
Position Number:: 00000000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Assistant Sports Information Director will serve as the primary contact for 10 of Lander's athletic programs and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Media. The primary responsibility of this position is to support assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Lander Bearcats brand. This position will also develop and execute a long-term vision for the communications function within assigned programs. The ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others is an essential job duty.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field. Experience with statistical software (StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, Presto State etc.), experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs. Experience in Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and lnDesign). Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field preferred
Additional Comments
Superb strategy, writing, editing, and communications skills, Strong management and mentoring skills and experience coaching and supporting individuals as spokespeople. Exceptional analytical, strategic and tactical ability combined with expert relationship management skills and attention to detail, proven ability to develop an effective communications plan and content calendar to achieve goals, ability to both work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, Ability to have a collaborative work style, innovative thinking, strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and enthusiastic attitude. Must have the ability to travel, as well as work nights and weekends.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
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Do you have at lease one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field?
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Do you have experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs?
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Where did you hear about this position?
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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 156680
Agency: Lander University
Division: Athletics
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UH16
Position Number:: 00000000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Assistant Sports Information Director will serve as the primary contact for 10 of Lander's athletic programs and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Media. The primary responsibility of this position is to support assigned programs in image and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Lander Bearcats brand. This position will also develop and execute a long-term vision for the communications function within assigned programs. The ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others is an essential job duty.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field. Experience with statistical software (StatCrew, NCAA Live Stats, Presto State etc.), experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs. Experience in Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and lnDesign). Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field preferred
Additional Comments
Superb strategy, writing, editing, and communications skills, Strong management and mentoring skills and experience coaching and supporting individuals as spokespeople. Exceptional analytical, strategic and tactical ability combined with expert relationship management skills and attention to detail, proven ability to develop an effective communications plan and content calendar to achieve goals, ability to both work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, Ability to have a collaborative work style, innovative thinking, strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and enthusiastic attitude. Must have the ability to travel, as well as work nights and weekends.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at lease one year of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of media guides and game programs?
- Yes
- No
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Where did you hear about this position?
- www.jobs.sc.gov
- Lander Website
- www.gwdtoday.com
- SC Works
- SC Vocational Rehabilitation
- Lander Employee
- Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
- Other
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