Director of Sports Information | Mitchell College

New London, Connecticut, Mitchell College seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative Director of Sports Information to oversee athletic communications, media relations, and sports information for the College's 12 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs. The Director is responsible for promoting Mitchell College Athletics through strategic communications, media coverage, digital content, and accurate reporting of athletic events and achievements. Key responsibilities include managing the College's athletics website, coordinating game-day statistics and reporting, developing news releases and publications, maintaining athletic records, and creating engaging content for social media and other communication platforms. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for athletic media inquiries and works collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and College departments to enhance the visibility and reputation of Mitchell College Athletics. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support athletic events and must adhere to all applicable policies, rules, and regulations established by Mitchell College, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), and NCAA Division III. Responsibilities and Duties: - Manages sports information game coverage of all home varsity events and handles all customary media reporting duties of the host sports information office - Compiles, maintains and updates statistics for all MC sports - Trains and supervises the work-study students who are assigned to learn sports information and work event management - Maintains, with periodic updates, Mitchell College Record Book and MC Athletics Department website - Satisfies informational and statistical requirements of the NCAA, and the GNAC - Writes and edits press releases for local, regional and hometown media - Produces media guides upon request for coaches and single-sport brochures - Generates seasonal schedule posters - Create digital programs for home athletic contests and make available in a timely and professional manner - Arranges photo shoots for team photos, media days, and other College sports publications - Generates annual video for the Senior Awards Dinner, Athletic Awards and for Admissions office usage - Produces press notes for media-attended athletic events - Writes regular copy for monthly updates for Mitchell College on the Move - Updates the Mitchell College Athletics website during each home varsity event - Oversees and content creator for Mitchell Athletics social media platforms - Responds to requests and correspondence from the media, alumni and other interested parties - Serves as a chair of the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, handling research and publications as required - Travels with teams to post-season events and NCAA’s tournaments as needed - Trouble shoots technology problems - Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics - Oversee maintenance of all portions of the athletics Web site - Work proactively with media to encourage coverage of college athletics events and news - Oversee management of the press box at various on-campus sporting events, or assign coverage of this function to another member of the Athletics or Communications departments - Ensure that workers are hired and assigned to cover the various game management functions required for each sporting event, such as public address announcer, music, scoreboard, live streaming video, and other functions - Take or assign staff to take photographs when necessary - Maintain rosters, schedules, season logs and statistics - Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, along with staff and students with physical and learning disabilities Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree, required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sports information.  Experience with athletic statistical reporting, sports information systems, or game-day operations. Experience developing written communications, digital content, and promotional materials. Experience using website content management systems, social media platforms, and standard computer applications. Valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in journalism, communications or related field. Knowledge of athletic website platforms, statistical software, and creative design programs, including PrestoSports, SIDEARM, and Adobe applications. Experience using athletic statistical software, including StatCrew or comparable systems. Previous experience supervising or coordinating student employees. Proficiency with graphic design, photography, video editing, and multimedia production software, including Adobe Creative Cloud or similar applications. Participation in professional organizations related to sports information or athletic communications. Key Skills / Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard computer software. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, faculty, staff, and external partners. Basic mathematical principles used in statistical computations; Knowledge of sports statistics, recordkeeping, and athletic reporting requirements. Ability to conduct research, gather information, and maintain accurate records. Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Physical Demands:  Ability to work in office environments and indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout athletic facilities for extended periods during events. Ability to lift, carry, and transport equipment and materials weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on athletic schedules and departmental needs. Occasional travel to athletics events, postseason competitions, and other College-related activities.  May be required to operate College vehicles in accordance with College policies.