Job Summary: The Assistant Sports Information Director will be a liaison to national, state and local media, as well as the general public for the University of Alabama Athletics Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining and reporting statistics, preparing game programs, updating the Athletics Department web site, arranging photography for athletic events, developing and submitting nominations for athletic awards, preparing news releases, supervising staffing of home athletic contests, and managing and training student assistants. 

Additional Department Summary: This position will coordinate and supervise information that satisfies media requirements and creates interest in The University of Alabama's athletics program, as assigned. Makes consistent efforts to present information to the news media and groups including alumni, lettermen, faculty, students, and fans in a positive manner with honesty and integrity. Establishes and maintains relationships with local and national media in promoting Crimson Tide athletics while demonstrating an innovative approach with a strategic mindset.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Information Science, Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, Advertising, English, Sports Administration, Business or Marketing and two (2) years of media relations experience in a collegiate or professional sports environment. Student assistant, graduate assistant, intern, or student oriented experience will be considered. To be considered student experience must be detailed in the employment section on the application.

Work schedule requires weekend and night work as needed, as well as regular office hours. Travel is required. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong demonstrated writing and editing ability. Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and InDesign). Sound professional judgment and creative thinking. Computer skills should include proficiency in web editing, desktop publishing, and experience operating computer stat packages. Effective verbal and oral communication. Strong interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work with a diversified population of constituencies.