UC Irvine · 13 hours ago
Intercollegiate Athletics Media Relations Assistant
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUC Irvine is a prestigious public university known for its academic excellence and commitment to student-athletes. The Media Relations Assistant will support the Athletic Department's branding and communication efforts, managing media relations, creating content, and overseeing game day operations.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Help create and promote the Athletic Department’s brand, strategy and mission to the media, community, recruits, donors, and student population
Lead the day-to-day operations of assigned sports and all the communications activities and game management it entails
Writing, graphic design, photography, video conceptualization and production, social media development and deployment, statistics, supervision and assignment of game day table crew and planning and execution of all press events, interviews, photo shoots and press conferences
Responsible for development, management, and dissemination of creative written projects as well as game day operations such as statistics, rosters, game notes, ESPN+ production, and social media
Serve as a liaison with NCAA and Big West constituents as well as managing radio and television personnel
Maintain team, staff and student-athlete content and photography
Responsible for statistics and record keeping, reporting to NCAA and Big West as well as nominating weekly, monthly and yearly awards
Creates an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation within the External Relations group and Athletic Department
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations
Thorough skills in understanding and effectively utilizing all news / media mediums including broadcast news, the internet, social media and other emerging technologies
Understanding of digital technologies and digital content strategies for communications, marketing, and brand building
Statistical knowledge in the sports of basketball, volleyball, baseball and water polo
Required knowledge in NCAA LiveStats, FOSH, Scoreshots graphic design and social media platforms
Professional writing ability and a demonstrated ability to compose and edit copy for publications, press releases and other marketing and development materials with an emphasis on storytelling, clear communication and understanding of the topics that enhance the mission of the department and university
Strong research, analytical, and thorough organizational and time management skills with good judgment and political acumen
Highly collaborative style with experience developing and implementing communications strategies
Ability to accept edits/changes from multiple parties before producing final product
Demonstrates relationship-building, consensus-building, flexibility, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships both within the Athletic Department and University as well as external constituencies
Demonstrated project management skills to manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Willing and able to adjust to changing demands and shifting priorities with the ability to determine and carry out priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short-term strategic communications plans
1-3 years working in media relations and sports information
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anand Gala
CEO Roundtable Member
Bob Romney
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