Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and IFP

Job summary

University of Arizona Athletics is seeking a Media Relations Professional I to support day-to-day communications for assigned sports, coordinating interview requests and press materials while promoting student-athletes, coaches and the program across traditional and digital channels.

The role requires flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and travel; experience with social media and content management is highly valued, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and NCAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

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-athletes for media availability.
• Support digital and social media strategies by scheduling content and gathering assets across platforms.
• Draft and update game notes, press releases, and web content under supervision.
• Organize media operations for home events including credentialing and postgame interviews.
• Maintain accurate game statistics and historical data with official scorers.
• Upload and organize multimedia content across internal and external platforms.
• Respond to information requests with clear, accurate answers or routing as needed.
• Participate in communications planning meetings and contribute ideas for coverage and campaigns.
• Collaborate with student interns/volunteers on day-to-day tasks.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, university standards, and NCAA regulations; seek direction as needed.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Content creation

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1 year of relevant work experience

Tools

SIDEARM Sports

HTML

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

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

[e-mail]

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 [e-mail].