Sports Information Manager
Company: The Lovett School
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 day school in Atlanta,
GA, seeks a dynamic, socially, and organizationally gifted sports
communications professional to oversee communications, marketing,
and promotional efforts for The Lovett School athletics. This
full-time position sets the strategy and brand for The Lovett
School's athletics teams in support of our approach to amateur
athletics and our commitment to athletics as part of our school's
community. This role works closely with The Lovett School's
Director of Athletics. The schedule is based on the athletic
program's schedule. Collaboration hours and flex hours will be
established, with required nights and weekend coverage needed.
Reports to: Senior Director of Communications, with a dotted line
to the Director of Athletics. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Oversee communication strategy for Lovett
Athletics that is consistent with the school's brand, mission, and
values. Keep relevant statistics for all varsity programs; manage
and edit all box scores on Lovett.org/Athletics and The Lovett
School's website. Write game recaps for athletics programs for the
school website. Manage athletics social media channels; post game
recaps/highlights in a timely fashion on Twitter, Instagram, and
Facebook. Shoot photo and video (separate from live streaming) at
home games, some away games, and practices throughout each season.
Assist with live streaming of home athletics games as needed.
Responsibilities include actual filming/live streaming of games;
maintaining video and livestream equipment; recruiting and managing
student videographers; managing NFHS and Hudl platforms; uploading
and sharing video to YouTube, Vimeo, school website, and other
platforms as needed; and coordinating with outside vendors as
needed. Take and/or coordinate team photos, and organize to
maintain historic team photo archives. Take and/or manage
individual photo sessions. Attend major competitions (ex. state
tournaments) and post live updates. Write and create content for
digital and print communications including but not limited to
season reviews, team/athlete/coach profiles for website news and
alumni magazine. Recruit and coordinate students and/or team
managers to assist in photo/video, write-ups, and statistics.
Coordinate and promote student athlete-college signings. Explore,
evaluate, and implement new sports information platforms and
technologies at the request of the Director of Athletics or Senior
Director of Communications. Could be asked to be an assistant
athletic coach on one our interscholastic teams as needed for one
athletic season Other duties as assigned by the Director of
Athletics. Skills and Qualifications: Commitment to education and
to athletics as an important aspect of the education and
development of young people; strong appreciation for the values of
The Lovett School and its approach to education and athletics.
Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Experience with photography and videography.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong
interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google
Office Suite, Adobe design suite, film and audio editing; expertise
in graphic design, web design and social media. Experience
exporting, compiling and analyzing communication data and reports,
assessing communication data and using it to inform strategy.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
Ability and willingness to work late afternoons, evenings, and
weekends; occasional travel will be required. Position
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant work
experience Able to lift more than 50 pounds without assistance.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or
sports management Two or more (2+) years of relevant experience in
sports information, athletics, education, communication, media,
social media, or website development. Physical Demands: NOTE: The
Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair)
test and background check. See the employment application for more
information. The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit; use hands from wrist to
finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to
stand; walk; and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Bonus/Commission: No
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