Athletics Communications Statistician (AY 25-26 900350)

AI overview

Work directly with the Director of Athletic Communications to keep statistics at home athletic contests and assist with media coordination and post-competition summaries.

Keeps statistics at home athletic contests

Shares statistics after competitions with appropriate parties
When needed, works with media to coordinate post-competition interviews
When needed, writes post-competition summaries for the website
Should have basic social media and photography skills

The Athletic Communications student statistician will work directly with the Director of Athletic Communications. The students will be required to attend home athletic contests, including nights and weekends, and keep statistics and other various information regarding the contests.

They may be asked to work with media at contests, help with social media and write post-competition stories as needed.

This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.43 - $14.86 per hour.

Requirements

Assistance in maintaining athletics’ website

Preparing game programs, including gathering rosters, statistics and any other information pertinent to that particular contest

Copying programs as well as other materials

Faxing materials upon request

Answering phone with skills required to find answers or take competent messages

Scanning photos and other documents

Errands on campus or around the building

Student must be able to write quality, professional summaries of athletic events

Research skills for updating the athletic archives

The Athletic Communications student assistants will work directly for the Director of Athletic Communications. The students will be required to attend home athletic contests and keep statistics and other various information regarding the games. They will also be working with media members who are in attendance, supplying them with any information that they request and helping to coordinate post-game interviews.

The students will also be required to help compile game stories following the contests, as well as telephone and fax summaries to the media. Some students will also be asked to work in the office, handling media requests and researching the archives.