Thorough knowledge and understanding of terminology and
statistics used in intercollegiate sports
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to:
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion on a daily
basis
- Identify, produce, and publish creative and compelling digital
content
- Effectively tell stories about individual student-athletes and
staff, as well as stories on sport programs
- Create and adhere to content distribution calendars in order to
continually distribute consistent content
- Cultivate and steward relationships with media contacts
- Write effectively (AP Style) and produce game notes, previews,
game recaps and special features
- Strictly adhere to NCAA, Pac-12 and University rules and
regulations
- Work in a flexible, collaborative manner in a fast-paced
environment with frequent interruptions while under pressure of
meeting deadlines; travel with teams as needed
- Perform job assignments by working extended 8-hour workdays and
weekends, which can also include holidays
- Apply effective listening, writing and oral skills and
competence in interpreting and communicating procedures, policies,
information, ideas and instruction
- Support the department’s commitment to equity and diversity, as
well as perform all duties with integrity and professionalism
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
faculty, staff, and the general public from diverse ethnic,
cultural, and social-economic backgrounds
- Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with
University, conference and NCAA regulations
- A history of regular attendance and positive performance
evaluations
To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities,
please click the
Position Description button above.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or
university in a related field
- Minimum of one year of experience in collegiate or professional
sports communications
- Sports information experience working as a media contact for
assigned sports
Application Instructions
Applications received by
October 19, 2026, will be given
full consideration by the search committee. Applications received
after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring
Manager and/or search committee.
Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for
California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must
complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most
recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their
specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information
for three professional references.
Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the
California State University System. The University's mission is to
boldly educate and empower students for success through our values
of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student
population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of
students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The
University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep
involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over
527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The
campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and
Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey
Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts.
Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in
California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and
produce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and
implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with
applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and
regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a
protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital
status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical
condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to
diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and
retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are
accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications. Questions may be sent to
hr@csufresno.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check
(including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California
State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of
employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus
will be required to undergo a background check for any position
where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State
has identified as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a "designated position" under the California
State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the
filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and
the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office
and every two (2) years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free
campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management
positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)
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