Athletics Communications Specialist

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications. You will create content for press releases, newsletters, websites, social media, and internal channels for assigned sports.

You will maintain digital archives, update team pages, and coordinate promotional communications with external media. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel with

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Substitutions for education with applicable experience may be made year-for-year.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create and/or assist in creating engaging content for press releases, newsletters, websites, social media, and internal communications for assigned sports and events.
• Maintain sports information files and digital content including photographs, game notes, event results, and biographies.
• Update team pages on the athletics website with schedules, rosters, statistics, and bios.
• Coordinate promotional communications through social/digital media and external channels.
• Assist with statistical record keeping and archiving for assigned sports.
• Support with media coverage and communications plans under supervision.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Editing

Public affairs

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

NCAA Live Stats

CMS (web/content)

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications. You will create content for press releases, newsletters, websites, social media, and internal channels for assigned sports.

You will maintain digital archives, update team pages, and coordinate promotional communications with external media. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel with