Athletics Communications Specialist I

CSU; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento State's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions under supervision. The role contributes to content creation, statistical reporting, and game-day operations across multiple platforms.

The position coordinates athletics communications across web, social media, print, and in-game materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; substitution allowed year-for-year.
• Experience in athletics communications, media relations, or sports information functions.
• Experience creating content across platforms (web, social, print, event materials).
• Experience with CMS or athletics website maintenance.
• Experience assisting with live events and game-day operations.
• Experience compiling sports statistics and historical records.

Responsibilities

• Support athletics communications and media relations across platforms.
• Assist content creation, statistics, and game-day operations.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness under deadline pressure.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and support staff.

Skills

Athletics communications

Content creation

CMS experience

Live events support

Statistical reporting

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CMS

Job description

Sacramento State's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking a Sports Information Professional I to support athletics communications, media relations, and sports information functions under supervision. The role contributes to content creation, statistical reporting, and game-day operations across multiple platforms.

The position coordinates athletics communications across web, social media, print, and in-game materials.