Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)
About The Position
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. The University of Arizona Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of the Media Relations Professional I. The media relations professional supports the day-to-day strategic communications efforts for Arizona Athletics. This position assists with content creation, media operations, and storytelling initiatives to promote student-athletes, coaches, and the program across traditional and digital platforms. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- 1 year of relevant work experience is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to provide multiple solutions for situations.
- Knowledge of NCAA, Conference and University policies and procedures.
- Proficient technology and software skills including Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint, Photshop, InDesign.
- Demonstrated ability to effective and positively manage social media accounts (X, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) that represent official university athletics programs.
- Exceptional interpersonal communications skills including demonstrated writing experience and story-telling ability.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with SIDEARM Sports content management, and/or HTML.
- Previous experience with Photoshop, InDesign, and other desktop publishing programs.
- Experience with NCAA rules and compliance issues pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts.
- Experience with NCAA Live Stats and its various programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day media relations and communications for assigned sports by coordinating interview requests, distributing press materials, and helping prepare coaches and student-athlete for media availability.
- Support the implementation of digital and social media strategies by scheduling content, gathering assets, and helping to maintain consistency across platforms.
- Draft and update basic written materials such as game notes, press releases, and web content under the guidance of senior staff.
- Help organize media operations for home events, including credentialing, staffing check-ins, and coordinating postgame interviews.
- Provide support in maintaining accurate game statistics, records, and historical data in collaboration with official scorers and stat crew.
- Assist with uploading and organizing multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics) across internal systems and external platforms.
- Respond to internal and external information requests, providing clear and accurate answers or routing inquiries to appropriate staff.
- Participate in communications planning meetings and contribute ideas for coverage, promotions, or content campaigns.
- Collaborate with student interns or volunteers, helping answer questions and providing guidance on day-to-day tasks.
- Ensure that all work complies with department policies, University standards, and NCAA regulations, seeking direction as needed.
- Budget accountability.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- life insurance and disability programs
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
- retirement plans
- access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
