Bison Sports Faculty of Kinesiology & Rec. Management Position number: 32270 Date posted: October 22, 2026 ## Job details Sports Information Officer
- OA5 (AESES) Revised Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded) Full-time: Yes Permanent: Yes Work schedule: 35 Hours/week. This position requires flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to support competitions and other Bison Sports activities.

Salary:
$26.62 to $36.41 per hour ($48,448.40 to $66,266.20 per annum) Expected Start Date November 16, 2026 Trial/Probation period: 840 hours worked For more information please contact: Stefanie Lasuik
- [email protected] ## Qualifications MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Completion of a formal post-secondary program from a recognized institution in a related discipline such as Sports Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Creative Communications, etc required.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of four years of directly related experience in public relations, communications, or digital media.
- Experience writing and editing content, managing social media channels and websites, and coordinating media relations is required.
- Experience developing social media plans, creating and scheduling content, and managing digital communications is required.
- Experience with video editing and optimizing video content for digital platforms is required.
- Knowledge of university sport regulations and experience in a post-secondary setting are preferred.
- Experience working within a team is preferred.
- Experience assigning work tasks, following up on deadlines or supervising required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation and content, are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms and email marketing software is required.
- Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop InDesign, and Illustrator considered an asset.
- Experience using social media management and analytics tools, such as Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Facebook Insights, is required.
- Knowledge of news media practices and media relations is required.
- Ability to interpret and maintain statistics, records and historical information across various sports is required.
- Basic photography and graphic skills considered an asset.
- Creativity, flexibility and the ability to adapt communication approaches and content to meet the needs of diverse audiences and stakeholders are required.
- Ability to take initiative, assess situations, identify issues and relevant information, and develop effective solutions is required.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information and situations is required.




- Proficiency in organizing digital content and using web content management systems, such as Drupal, SharePoint or Sidearm, is required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines, are required.
- Ability to coordinate projects and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, coaches, student-athletes, media representatives and other communications professionals is required.
- Knowledge of U SPORTS and Canada West policies, regulations and competition requirements is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge about U SPORTS / Canada West is an asset.
- Satisfactory work record, including attendance and punctuality, is required. ##

Key responsibilities
Sports Information Communication
- Coordinate Bison Sports’ sports information activities and ensure compliance with Canada West and U SPORTS reporting requirements and deadlines.
- Oversee the accurate collection, verification, and timely distribution of game results, statistics, and post-game reports.
- Prepares and disseminates news releases and materials for media as required, in consultation with the Community Relations Manager.
- Maintain current team rosters, student-athlete biographies, photographs, and program information.
- Serve as the primary liaison with media, conference communications staff, and visiting institutions’ sports information personnel.
- Coordinate media access, interviews, and media services for home competitions and championships.
- Coordinate and publish previews, recaps, digital game day programs and features as necessary.
- Liaise with sports information staff of Canada West schools to increase understanding of current trends and technology.
- Coordinates and assigns work to casual and seasonal staff, monitors progress, and follows up to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines. Refers any casual staff issues to Manager.
- Initiate provincial and national athlete award nominations and applications.
- Create and oversee a long term strategy for Bison Sports history and record-keeping.
- Updates and maintains the Bisons website, ensuring that the information is up to date with scores, schedules, historical records and current team rosters.
- Measure, analyze, and report web traffic and analytics.
- Supports communications and engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with the departments internal and external communities, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, partners and other stakeholders.



Digital Media
- Update and execute Bison Sports social media strategy in line with the wider Bison Sports communications strategy and University’s brand guidelines.
- Execute the digital media strategy of Bison Sports through digital campaigns, email communications and SMS marketing.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee team-by-team media days, coordinating student-athletes, coaches, and photography and video personnel.
- In collaboration with the faculty’s marketing and communication team, provide content to update the Bisons Wall of Recognition.
- As required, travels with teams to provide athletic media relations functions as well as produce statistical and game reports. Administrative/Other
- Works collaboratively as a member of the Bison Sports team, contributing ideas, expertise and feedback through team meetings, planning discussion and shared projects.
- Supports other team members and share responsibilities during high-volume or peak periods to ensure effective and timely delivery of faculty communications.
- Liaise with internal departments, central communications, and external vendors as needed.
- Ensures communications, marketing and related activities comply with University of Manitoba policies, procedures, accessibility requirements, brand standards and other applicable guidelines.
- Attends and actively participates in Bison Sports team meetings and activities and represents the department and faculty as required.
- Assists with department events, such as the Block M and AAC celebration, Brown and Gold year-end event and fundraising events, as required.
- Serve on faculty committees as required.
- Other duties as assigned. ## Additional information This position requires flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to support competitions and other Bison Sports activities. The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.
[email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Sports Information Officer (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg