"Intercollegiate Athletics Media Relations Assistant"

University of California Irvine

Intercollegiate Athletics Media Relations Assistant

Req ID: 140351

Payroll Job Title: 007705-WRITER AST

Location: Irvine, California

Organization: UCI Campus

Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: IA Administration

Reports to Title: 006877-MEDIA COMM SUPV 2

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $27.38/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $32.79/Hr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

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/)

Your Role on the Team

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.

The Media Relations Assistant is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of assigned sports and all the communications activities and game management it entails. Day-to-day activities include 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. This position is 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. Will 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.

Incumbent is responsible for statistics and record keeping, reporting to NCAA and Big West as well as nominating weekly, monthly and yearly awards. Knowledge and understanding of all statistical applications to facilitate not only coaching staff requests but media members whether it is print, television and/or radio. Creates an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation within the External Relations group and Athletic Department, encouraging creativity and innovation.

What It Takes to be Successful

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.

Special Conditions:

• Must work nights, weekends and holidays