Assistant Sports Information Director

Responsibilities:
The Assistant SID will assist the Sports Information Director in all areas of coverage for

Wartburg’s 20 varsity teams. Primary responsibilities include: maintaining the college’s

athletic website (www.go-knights.net), serving as the media relations contact for

assigned teams/programs, writing game preview and recap stories, recording statistics

at home contests, reporting those results in a timely manner to local, regional and

applicable national media outlets, create and post content on the department’s social

media vehicles, assist with preparing the video and message boards for events and PA

script writing. The ability to work nights and weekends is required and travel (mainly for

post-season).

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, previous experience in a sports information/athletic

communication office and knowledge of Stat Crew Software are required.

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of understanding sports and how to record statistics
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite

Compensation: $12,000 for this 10-month appointment (mid-August-May). Renewable

position after 1 year. Limited meal plan.

Application Procedure:
Send a letter of interest, including a statement regarding qualities you offer within the

context of the Wartburg College mission, resume, and contact information for three

references electronically to: hr@wartburg.edu. See www.wartburg.edu for further

information about the college. Screening begins immediately and continues until

position is filled.