Intermediate Coordinator, Sports Information and - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa, Canada

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Job Type:

Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):24


Job Family:
Athletic Operations


of Open Positions:
1


Faculty/Service - Department:
Sports Information and Digital Media


Campus:
Main Campus


Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted:
February 19, 2024


Closing Date:
March 01, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above


Hours per week:
35


Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 07


Salary Range:
$55, $69,783.00


About Student Affairs:
There's nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university.

With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we're sure that you'll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.


Position purpose:


Under the guidance of the Sport Information and Digital Media Officer, contribute to the enhancement of the university's reputation by assisting in the execution of sports information and sports media relations strategies for the varsity athletics programs.

Assist with the development of print, media and web content according to Varsity Athletics plans to project a positive image, promote the Gee-Gees brand, and increase the visibility of the varsity athletics programs and their alumni.


In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Sports Information:

Assist in the execution of an annual communications plan that supports the varsity athletics program communications needs for various internal and external target audiences, contributing to the strategic plan and the Gee-Gees brand.

To this end, write, film, or edit content for programs, newsletters, brochures, speeches, scripts, web, social media and press releases and coordinate translation of all content following priorities identified by the Sport Information and Digital Media Officer.

Verify, edit and control the quality of sports information posted on the Varsity Athletics website and disseminated to the media and the public through official channels as required.


Web content management:

Contribute to generating and updating web content in line with a plan established by the Sports Information and Digital Media Officer while ensuring compliance with web, official language and accessibility standards and established policies.


League compliance:

Assist the Sports Information and Digital Media Officer in fulfilling procedures for conference and national (OUA/RSEQ/U SPORTS) sport regulations, deadlines, and content as it relates to varsity sports information; execute procedures for reporting results.


Photography, videography and webcasting:
Assist in the execution of photography, videography and webcasting needs for Varsity Athletics, including video editing, assisting with team photos and headshots sessions, and special events (e.g. banquets). Act as a resource for accredited photographers and videographers on game days.

Provide support to the Sports Information and Digital Media Officer in the planning and execution of the home varsity teams webcasts as required.


What you will bring:

  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in communications, public relations, sport management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2 years of proven experience in sports information, journalism, public relations or sport management, preferably with a university athletics department
  • Sport knowledge across the scope of varsity programs in a university setting


  • Bilingualism

  • English and French (spoken and written)
  • Proven knowledge of digital, broadcast and print media and an appreciation of the rapid pace at which stories evolve in a 24/7 communications environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, exhibits diplomacy and tact
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven experience writing newspaperstyle articles
  • Strong visual communication skills, strong comprehension of branding and visual storytelling
  • Ability to predominantly work nontraditional hours during peak periods of the competitive season (August to April)
  • Familiarity working with OUA/RSEQ/U SPORTS requirements

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning:
Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative:
Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Client Service Orientation:
Help or serve others to meet their needs.

This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.


Teamwork and Cooperation:
Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive fee