Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Arizona International in Tucson seeks a Media Relations Professional I to support day‑to‑day media relations for Athletics, including content creation and digital storytelling to promote student‑athletes, coaches, and programs. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, press materials, and media content; assisting with social media strategies; and maintaining game statistics and multimedia assets in coordination with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is 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‑athlete for media availability.
• Support digital and social media strategies by scheduling content, gathering assets, and maintaining consistency across platforms.
• Draft and update game notes, press releases, and web content under guidance of senior staff.
• Help organize media operations for home events, including credentialing, staffing check‑ins, and coordinating postgame interviews.
• Maintain accurate game statistics, records, and historical data with official scorers and stat crew.
• Upload and organize multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics) across systems and platforms.
• Respond to information requests with clear, accurate answers or route inquiries.
• Participate in communications planning meetings and contribute ideas for coverage or campaigns.
• Collaborate with student interns or volunteers, providing guidance on day‑to‑day tasks.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, University standards, and NCAA regulations.
• Budget accountability.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Media Relations Professional I (Athletics)

Posting Number: req27222

Department: Administration and Athletics

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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!

Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Compensation Type: hourly rate

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.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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
• Open Date: 10/1/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
• Contact Information for Candidates:

  Carter Toole

  [e-mail]

  Communications Manager IV