Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary sports information contact for all 17 intercollegiate sports
• Create and write press releases and feature stories on athletic website
• Maintain and update sports information files and links on athletic website
• Keep department social media accounts updated
• Provide game-day supervision and administrative support at home contests for all communication-related components of athletic events. Including all aspects related to producing the live stream.
• Supervise and coordinate media and statistical activities at all hosted contests; train and oversee statistical staff in the use of game-day software
• Supervise and coordinate all web-based broadcasts
• Coordinate athletic press conferences
• Produce and/or assist with game-day athletic publications
• Promote post-season honors for student-athletes and work in conjunction with head coaches to promote pre-season and post-season awards
• Coordinate sports information communication with the conference office, regional and national organizations
• Oversee and train Assistant Sports Information Directors and Graduate Assistants for Athletic Communications as needed
• Collaborate and work with the Athletics Administrative Team in all things related to NNU Athletics

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a communications-related field
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
• One to three years of experience in a collegiate sports information office or sports media field
• Working knowledge of industry-standard software
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA institutional setting
• Play-by-play broadcasting experience or exposure
• Experience with live video-streaming technology
• Knowledge of Statistical Process and Inputting with various sports

Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received. Complete application packet will include the following:

• Letter of interest
• NNU application (link below)
• Resume
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process; official required upon hire) 

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Employment at Northwest Nazarene University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

About Northwest Nazarene University

At NNU, you will discover a university with a century-long history of providing a transformational education that is committed to helping individuals elevate their God-given purpose as they live into our Here for Good promise. We believe an education is more than an intellectual pursuit; it is more than merely acquiring a degree to get a better job. At Northwest Nazarene University, we believe that a meaningful life is rooted in timeless values and empowered by a close-knit community that embodies these principles for each and every one of our students, staff, and faculty. Together, we realize our potential by committing to a life of service that transforms ourselves, our society, and the world. Founded in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University is a comprehensive Christian university with over 80 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, five Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees. NNU has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 6,000 continuing education students and more than 10,000 high school students who participate in the University’s concurrent credit program. Our students are highly motivated and engaged. They ...tend to be well-rounded, often participating in athletics, music, student life and spiritual development—all while taking their academics seriously. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). NNU has a long and deep association with the Church of the Nazarene, and all University faculty and staff commit themselves to living out their faith in a community shaped by serious scholarship and Christian values. NNU athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following nine sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), STUNT, and volleyball. NNU offers the following eight sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor), and lacrosse.

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