Handle daily communication and media services for assigned Olympic sports; write and edit releases and feature stories; develop and post material to website and social media; coordinate multimedia production; respond to media queries.
Department
Communications & PR
Seniority
Mid level
Type
Full-Time
Work mode
On-Site
What this job requires
✓Proficient technology and software skills including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign
✓Demonstrated ability to effectively and positively manage social media accounts
✓Demonstrated writing experience and story-telling ability
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.