MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT
(Athletics) 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of California, Irvine is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of its students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the welfare of student-athletes and staff, and advocates an environment that promotes excellence in athletic and academic performance, sportsmanship, diversity, and gender equity. Intercollegiate Athletics also supports the University of California's mission of public service and serves to generate a unifying spirit among students, faculty, staff, and alumni that transcends communities, cultures, and generations. (https://ucirvinesports.com/)

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations, the Media Relations Assistant will help create and promote the Athletic Department’s brand, strategy and mission to the media, community, recruits, donors, and student population, through the creation of feature stories, news releases, social posts, graphics, video, and website applications.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training in an Athletic Department
• 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-buildinsg, 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

To apply, please use this link:  https://bit.ly/3xOJYka or visit our website www.uci.edu and search for Job Number 33568.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.