Media Relations Professional II (Athletics)

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

Media Relations Professional II (Athletics)

Media Relations Professional II (Athletics)

Posting Number req26813

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 Media Relations Professional II.

The purpose of this position is to assist in the operation of the University’s strategic communications operations, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will produce effective journalistic materials for information dissemination, prepare and edit public information through various news media, publications, social media and Internet strategies, and manage media‑related services at athletics events. Applicants must have proven ability to work independently and in concert with colleagues and numerous publics. Candidates must be highly motivated and passionate, capable of managing a demanding work schedule.

This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays 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

• Handle daily communication and media-services responsibilities for assigned Olympicsports programs, working directly with coaches and student‑athletes to produce positivecoverage in print, news, and digital media.
• Use creative, innovative approach togenerate positive promotion of sport programs.
• Work with coaching staffs anddepartment promotions team to create publicity plans to reach various audiencesthrough social media and website.
• Write and edit daily, weekly and annual releases, featurestories and publications.
• Develop ideas, write and post material to Arizona’sofficial website, arizonawildcats.com.
• Utilize advanced photo editing skills forgraphical use on website and social media.
• Coordinate with video department toschedule and produce multimedia materials.
• Maintain archival and records systems.
• Staff events in media‑services capacity, while coordinatingduties of support staff.
• Respond to written and phone queries from media andothers by providing materials, statistics, photos, and information pertainingto sport.
• Assist or direct media operations at league and National Championshipevents hosted by the University.
• File game reports/statistical summaries tospecific or requested news outlets, conference and NCAA offices.
• Assistin daily management of strategic communications for athletics as assigned bydirector.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ICA, University, Big 12Conference and NCAA guidelines and policies.
• Assist with managing studentemployees.
• 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.
• Fosterscollaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to provide multiple solutions for situations.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Proficient technology & software skills including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively 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 professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with SIDEARM Sports content management, and/or HTML.
• Previous experience with Photoshop, InDesign and other desktop publishing programs.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts.
• Experience with NCAA Live Stats and its various programs.

FLSA 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 salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

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 PC2

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Carter Toole
Communications Manager IV
[e-mail]

Open Date 8/17/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

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