Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

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 vents, 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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.