Sports Information Assistant
mcmurry· Athletics SID
About this role
Major/Essential Duties of the Job:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related field. • 2-3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or a related role. • Proficiency with digital media tools, including web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphic design software.
EEO Statement McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.
- Coordinate department photography and videography, including headshots, team photos, media day, promo videos, and action photos.
- Coordinate and produce all live video streaming for all home events, as well as produce video content for the website.
- Create and manage content (photography, videography, and graphics) for the McMurry Athletics social media portfolio (Instagram, Facebook, X), with a specific priority on enhancing department branding initiatives.
- Assume other projects and duties as assigned and agreed upon by the Sports Information Director and Athletics Director.
- Assist in all daily operations of the Sports Information office, working under the Director of Sports Information.
- Serve as a secondary communications contact for other sports as needed.
- Assist with managing, creating, and strategizing creative digital content for the department’s social media channels for athletic game days.
- Coordinate media credential requests, arrange interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff, and handle any other media requests.
- Coordinate all aspects of media coverage for home events, utilizing modern technology to accommodate media productions. Support special athletic events, including the Wally Award ceremony, Jimmy Lee Pierce Golf Classic, and other events as directed by the Athletics Director and Sports Information Director.
- Maintain and oversee athletics media and game day equipment and manage post-event reporting and documentation requirements.
- Keep statistics, maintain program records, and track statistics for teams.
- Write features and press releases, and participate in some public address, radio, and/or video work.
- Help with the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of student workers/assistants.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related field. • 2-3 years of experience in sports information, media relations, or a related role. • Proficiency with digital media tools, including web content management systems, social media platforms, and graphic design software.
EEO Statement McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.
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This Sports Information Assistant role at mcmurry is based in Abilene, Texas, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Part Time position. It is posted as a Sports Information Assistant role in the Athletics SID department at mcmurry.
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This Sports Information Assistant position at mcmurry was posted on Sep 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Sports Information Assistant
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