Media Relations Professional ; Athletics

Posting Number: req
27222

Department:
Administration and Athletics

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!

Rate of Pay:
Depends on Experience

Benefits Eligible:
Yes
- Full Benefits

Compensation Type: hourly rate

• 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.

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