Athletics Communications and Media Relations Assistant

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Title:

Athletics Communications and Media Relations Assistant

Requisition Number: R
- Department Name:
Senior Director, Sports Information

Work Location:

Joe Craft Center Grade Level: 5 Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Type of Position:
Temporary Position Time Status:
Part time Equivalency Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Shift: Flex (United States of America)

The Athletics Communications and Media Relations Assistant supports the University of Kentucky Athletics Communications and Media Relations Office by promoting athletic programs, student-athletes, coaches, and special events through various communication channels. This position assists with media relations, content creation, website management, social media engagement, and game day operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and distribution of athletic communications materials while helping maintain positive relationships with media representatives and key stakeholders.

This position is a 12-month appointment with the opportunity for renewal for the 2027–2028 academic year at the discretion of the Athletics Communications and Media Relations Office.

• Write, edit, and distribute press releases for athletic contests, special events, teams, coaches, and student athletes.
• Develop media materials, game notes, statistics packages, and media guides for assigned sports programs.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of the official athletics website.
• Create and publish content that supports the department’s digital and social media communication strategy.
• Generate feature stories and promotional content highlighting the achievements and experiences of student athletes and coaches.
• Coordinate media operations during home athletic events, including credential distribution, media accommodations, and interview requests.
• Arrange and facilitate interviews between media representatives, coaches, and student athletes.
• Attend assigned athletic events, practices, and media opportunities.
• Assist with game day communications and event management activities.
• Compile, maintain, and distribute statistical information and post-event reports.
• Support the supervision and mentoring of student media-workers assigned to communication projects.
• Collaborate with athletics staff, coaches, and external media partners to promote University of Kentucky Athletics.
• Manage multiple projects anmd competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

1-2 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, public relations, athletics communications, or a sports information setting preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

N/A

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
  4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials:
  2. Occasional (50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
  2. Occasional (