Position Summary:
The University of Indianapolis is located on the south side of the city, a short driving distance from the heart of downtown. Founded in 1902, UIndy is a private university with the motto, “Education for Service.”

The successful candidate will join a top-tier NCAA Division II athletics department, assisting the athletics communications/sports information office in promoting the institution’s 700-plus student-athletes from 23 programs. The successful candidate will be the primary sports info contact for selected sports, as well as provide support for all other programs and events related to athletics, which may include but is not limited to writing, video streaming, statistics capturing, media relations, video editing, photography, graphic design and broadcasting.

The candidate must comply with all institution, conference and NCAA guidelines and must be accepted into a graduate program at UIndy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sport management, communications, journalism or other related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; organizational and time management skills also key
• Ability to establish close working relationships with department administrators and coaches
• Proficiency with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook
• Represent the University of Indianapolis with the highest standard

Preferred Qualifications

• Video editing, graphic design and desktop publishing experience via Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Knowledge of stat capture applications such as NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew and Presto
• Video streaming/production via Blueframe’s Production Truck software
• Public Address and/or sports broadcasting experience will also be considered a plus
• Fresh and creative ideas to enhance UIndy Athletics coverage through in-house channels, as well as through the local media whenever possible

Job Benefits

• 100% tuition waiver for select UIndy two-year graduate programs
• Monthly stipend (12-month arrangement)
• Weekly meal plan
• Flexible office hours through the week
• Ideally a two-year position; mutual agreement for return after first year

How to Apply

• Email Sports Information Director Cody Wainscott (wainscottc@uindy.edu) with a resume, 2-3 references + contact information, and samples of work (i.e. writing, graphic design, video, social media posts)
• Official offer is based on acceptance to approved graduate program
• UIndy is committed to a diverse candidate pool. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Review of applicants will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

About University of Indianapolis

The University of Indianapolis is an NCAA Division II institution comprised of more than 700 student-athletes and 23 varsity athletics programs. Located on the south side of Indianapolis, UIndy is a private, liberal arts university dedicated to service.

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