Media Relations Professional ; Athletics

Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

Posting Number req
27222

Department Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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.

Outstanding U of A benefits include 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; and more!

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• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's…