Media Communications Specialist

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. Under the general supervision of the Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball, the Media Communications Specialist provides creative content, social media, and media support for the Men’s Volleyball program. The incumbent works closely with coaching staff and team personnel to support the program’s media and communication, administrative, and operational needs.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of social media, digital communications, and content creation practices, with the ability to create engaging photo, video, and digital content that supports team publicity, events, competitions, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
Ability to organize and maintain digital media assets, coordinate promotional communications and media coverage, respond to routine media inquiries, and work collaboratively with coaching staff and campus partners to ensure content aligns with established program and university standards.
Ability to coordinate program operations and team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, itineraries, schedules, and vendor communications, while maintaining accurate documentation, tracking deadlines and expenses, and responding effectively to changing logistical needs.
Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with the ability to coordinate with coaching staff, student-athletes, internal departments, and outside organizations; maintain accurate records and files; support travel and competition activities; and exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Supports the Men’s Volleyball program’s media needs by creating and assisting in the creation of engaging content for the team’s social media platforms and other communication channels.
Captures and develops photo, video, behind-the-scenes, game-day, and other digital content highlighting matches, team events, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
Coordinates and posts promotional communications supporting team publicity, matches, events, competitions, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
Provides administrative support to the Men’s Volleyball coaching staff related to program operations, recruiting information, correspondence, outreach, and media activities.
Assists with planning and coordinating team travel for away competitions and other program-related trips.
Performs other duties as assigned.