Strategic Communications Coordinator

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

CalPERS retirement

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Strategic Communications Coordinator within Fresno State Athletics to guide strategic communications, sports information and media relations. You will craft timely, creative content to engage Bulldog fans and elevate the brand across platforms.

Focus on storytelling for teams and student‑athletes while coordinating digital strategies for maximum regional and national exposure.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tik Tok).
• Thorough understanding of intercollegiate sports terminology and statistics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic communications, sports information and media relations.
• Create and distribute compelling digital content to boost brand exposure.
• Develop and manage content calendars and publish stories about student‑athletes and coaches.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management

Written communication

Sports knowledge

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Communications Coordinator
Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

• The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header).Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications, this position will assist in directing all aspects of strategic communications, sports information, and media relations. This position will provide timely, creative, and accurate information to meet the needs of Bulldog fans, build campus and community interest, and tell compelling stories for assigned sports and individual student-athletes and coaches. Will prioritize all efforts related to the creation and implementation of comprehensive creative and digital communications strategies for assigned sports that focuses on optimizing and continually advancing a positive brand image and offers opportunities for fans and media members to engage with assigned sport programs. Will strive to set the standard among peer and aspirant institutions as it relates to the production and distribution of digital content with a primary focus on local, regional, and national exposure of assigned sport programs. There is an expectation to proactively and continually research, plan, and produce compelling storylines for assigned sports and Fresno State Athletics as a whole and to strategically distribute these compelling stories on all applicable platforms.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tik Tok, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of terminology and statistics used in intercollegiate sports
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to:
  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion on a daily basis
  • Identify, produce, and publish creative and compelling digital content
  • Effectively tell stories about individual student-athletes and staff, as well as stories on sport programs
  • Create and adhere to content distribution calendars in order to continually distribute consistent content
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with media contacts
  • Write effectively (AP Style) and produce game notes, previews, game recaps and special features
  • Strictly adhere to NCAA, Pac-12 and University rules and regulations
  • Work in a flexible, collaborative manner in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while under pressure of meeting deadlines; travel with teams as needed
  • Perform job assignments by working extended 8-hour workdays and weekends, which can also include holidays
  • Apply effective listening, writing and oral skills and competence in interpreting and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas and instruction
  • Support the department’s commitment to equity and diversity, as well as perform all duties with integrity and professionalism
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and the general public from diverse ethnic, cultural, and social-economic backgrounds
  • Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference and NCAA regulations
  • A history of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliationon the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled