Athletics Media Relations Specialist II

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is seeking a Media Relations Professional II (Athletics) to manage communications for Olympic sports. You will produce journalistic materials, edit information for media outlets, and coordinate media services at athletics events.

Role requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and tuition reduction opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to write and edit for media channels.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily communication and media services for Olympicsports programs.
• Create publicity plans with coaches and staff for social media and web.
• Write and edit daily/weekly/annual releases and features.

Skills

Effective communication

News writing

Social media

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience

Tools

SIDEARM CMS

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is seeking a Media Relations Professional II (Athletics) to manage communications for Olympic sports. You will produce journalistic materials, edit information for media outlets, and coordinate media services at athletics events.

Role requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and tuition reduction opportunities.