Sports Information Coordinator

Sports Information Coordinator

Athletics

SUNY Cortland

Position Summary

The Sports Information Coordinator supports the promotion, coverage and operations of the athletics program through game day communications, digital content, broadcasting support and website management. This role will assist the athletic department with various aspects of athletics communication, including coordination of game broadcasts, training and supervising student workers, secondary statistical coverage, website content and videoboard content. This is a two-year, grant-funded position that holds a 10-month obligation (08/01 to 05/31).

Salary Range: $38,088

Major Responsibilities

Broadcast Coordination and Support

• Assist with the coordination and execution of competitive live streaming for all home athletic contests.
• Support development and maintenance of broadcast schedules.
• Assist with live stream production, including camera operation, replays, and multi-camera set ups.
• Help monitor broadcast quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with the preparation for regular season contests, conference tournaments and NCAA post season broadcasts.
• Support the setup, operation and maintenance of broadcast equipment.

Student Staff Training and Supervision

• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising student workers for game date operations and broadcasts.
• Support training sessions to develop student skills in production, announcing, camera operations, and broadcast support roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism and excellence. Promote a professional and team-oriented work environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to student staff during events.

Game Day Statistical and Communication

• Provide secondary statistical coverage for multiple sports, particularly during seasonal overlaps.
• Assist with press box/head table operations, including public address, scoreboard operator, statistics, and game operations.
• Write and distribute game recaps for online publications and media use.

Website Content

• Assist with maintaining the Athletics website (cortlandreddragons.com), including student-athlete bios, photos, rosters and records/history.
• Ensure accuracy and timely updates of team and player information.
• Support the integration of video and multimedia content into website stories.

Videoboard and Creative Content Support

• Work collaboratively with our Creative Content Coordinator to produce content for our video boards and in-game presentations.
• Assist in including graphics, video highlights and player/coach interviews.
• Support content development for social media and marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Sport Management, Journalism, Communications or Video Production, or related field
• Demonstrated experience (internship, student, or professional) in athletic communications, broadcasting and video production
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule in support of athletic events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree, in Sport Management, Journalism, Communications or Video Production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in BlueFrame/Production Truck
• Working knowledge of Sidearm content management and StatCrew and/or NCAA Live Stats by Genius

About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

What makes SUNY Cortland a Great Place to Work

Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a strong focus on students. Here, professional staff maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking learning environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/krNjgXC95M0?si=k2l13TUB9mJ9YjD8

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Apply Today!

For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, go to:
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11318and be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin July 2, 2026, and application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.