Develops and cultivates relationships with traditional and new
media across all channels in Pacific Athletics important markets;
maintains regular contact with media sources and conducts campus
media events annually to pitch Pacific Athletics strategic
initiatives.
Works with senior level athletic administrators and athletic
coaches on media pitches, interviews, media training and strategic
story development.
Manages issues and crises and makes decisions in concert with
leaders to provide guidance and expertise in crisis and emergency
management to protect university's reputation.
Has high level of autonomous decision making to facilitate
rapid media interviews and deploy subject matter experts for
breaking stories.
Advises and counsels athletic leadership on issues management
and media relations; prepares research, white papers, speeches,
media kits, talking points and other relevant materials.
Develops and executes communications plans that leverage
athletics-controlled and external channels across various platforms
(digital, print, podcasts, video) to effectively disseminate
stories and content to target audiences.
Pitches stories, op-eds, photo opportunities, events and more
to news media in ways that effectively advance the university's top
strategic priorities.
Manages one or more student assistants per semester in teaching
and managing media relations duties such as writing, editing and
pitching media stories, media kits, responding to media queries,
managing databases, compiling press clips as well as Hires, trains
and supervises game day media relations staff (for more than 150
events per year).
Assists in special projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on
our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates-helping you save
time and money on your commute.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Two (2) years' experience in media relations, communications,
or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in media relations, communications,
journalism, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of various media forms and communications
used within industry.
- Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to
get message across by adopting a range of styles, tools and
techniques appropriate to the audience and nature of information.
Ability to deal with a wide range of people with tact and
diplomacy.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing,
both internally and externally.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple
tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities
and develop
- supporting programs.
- Working knowledge of publishing software, MS Office, video
editing software, various content management software system
software.
- Working knowledge of various social media outlets.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,
and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices
and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist
motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional
standing, walking, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending,
stooping and reaching. Constant verbal and written communication.
Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with
use of computer and phone. Work also performed in sports
facilities. Must be prepared to work non-business hours and
weekends. Travel is required for some road contests of assigned
teams.
Hiring Range: $70,304 per year. We consider factors such as,
but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position,
candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and
organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are
required to execute a release and authorization for a background
screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill
810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing
proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or
appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past
seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32861
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