Overview
Sports Information Assistant Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Mount Royal University
Title: Sports Information Assistant
Company: Mount Royal University
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Title
Sports Information Assistant
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role
Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.
The Sports Information Assistant (SIA) supports all aspects of varsity event media coverage and game day staff support. The SIA will assist with managing game day set up, post game reporting requirements, statistical coverage, and broadcast logistics. They are responsible for game day media coverage including writing the game story, posting scores on social media, score reporting and supporting media requests. The ideal candidate loves sports and is seeking career experience in sport communications, journalism, or marketing. The role requires professionalism, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset.
Responsibilities
- Build media content for the website, social channels, and webcast
- At the direction of the Digital Media Coordinator, edit, review and publish in game content on both individual team accounts and the MRU Cougars social media accounts
- Write, edit, and submit brief game recaps of each home game
- Take action photos of home games when required
- Cut, organize and publish highlights from games when required
- Follow Canada West media reporting regulations post game, sharing statistics and posting scores in timely manner
- Support external media on game day as needed
- Support Game Day Supervisor in-game as needed
- Interact and build relationships with varsity teams and staff
- Help write feature stories highlighting MRU teams
- Manage action photo library on a weekly basis
- Ensure away game statistics and scores are posted weekly
- Write and post weekly stories as directed
Qualifications
- 12 – 18 months of related experience
- A strong knowledge of basketball, hockey, soccer and/or volleyball
- A career interest in sport communications, journalism, digital media, or marketing
- Ability to work Mondays as well as Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings
- Highly motivated individual who can work well independently and under pressure
- Committed to time management and punctuality
- Previous leadership experience is considered an asset
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and video editing is an asset
- Knowledge of broadcasting is not required but considered an asset
Salary: $21.87 – $27.61 per hour
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
