Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)
Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

Posting Number req27222

Department Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link arizonawildcats.com

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights
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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Duties & 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

1 year of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
6

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level
PC1

Job Family
Media Relations

Job Function
Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Contact Information for Candidates
Carter Toole

ctoole@arizona.edu

Communications Manager IV

Open Date
10/1/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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