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 Olympic sports programs, working directly with coaches and student-athletes to produce positive coverage in print, news, and digital media.
• Use creative, innovative approach to generate positive promotion of sport programs.
• Work with coaching staffs and department promotions team to create publicity plans to reach various audiences through social media and website.
• Write and edit daily, weekly and annual releases, feature stories and publications.
• Develop ideas, write and post material to Arizona’s official website, arizonawildcats.com.
• Utilize advanced photo editing skills for graphical use on website and social media.
• Coordinate with video department to schedule and produce multimedia materials.
• Maintain archival and records systems.
• Staff events in media-services capacity, while coordinating duties of support staff.
• Respond to written and phone queries from media and others by providing materials, statistics, photos, and information pertaining to sport.
• Assist or direct media operations at league and National Championship events hosted by the University.
• File game reports/statistical summaries to specific or requested news outlets, conference and NCAA offices.
• Assist in daily management of strategic communications for athletics as assigned by director.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ICA, University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA guidelines and policies.
• Assist with managing student employees.
• 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 collaborative 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
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Open Date 8/17/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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