Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience in content creation, editing, website management, journalism, or related field

• Experience with statistical software (The Automated Scorebook, 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 InDesign)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a closely related field

• Previous experience working with a Division I softball program and/or FBS football program or professional team

• Experience with Adobe suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)

• Experience working with network television to produce games and features

• Experience managing a football press box and stat crew

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues

• Superb strategy, writing, editing and communications skills

• 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

• Strong management and mentoring skills and experience coaching and supporting individuals as spokespeople

• Ability to both work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• A collaborative work style, innovative thinking, strong work ethic, professional demeanor and enthusiastic attitude

• Ability to travel, as well as work nights and weekends