Intercollegiate Athletics Media Relations Assistant

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:

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 yearsworking in media relations and sports information.

Special Conditions:

• Must work nights, weekends and holidays

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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