Internal Number : 539994

Position Summary

The San Diego State University Athletic Media Relations Office has the primary responsibility for publicity of the Athletic Department’s varsity sports programs.

It serves as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the media. In line with those duties, the office publishes weekly press releases, coordinates press conferences for major announcements, maintains historical records and data, maintains up-to-date photo files, maintains current team statistics, oversees department’s online Web site, publishes the department’s printed materials, handles staging as it relates to media needs for home athletic events, arranges interviews for athletes and department personnel with local and national media representatives, seeks to procure publicity for athletic teams, coaches, staff, and student-athletes, and prepares information contained in game-day programs.

This position will provide clerical and administrative support for the Athletics Media Relations office to include, but not limited to, acting as office receptionist, filing, drafting, and typing memos and other correspondence, monitoring budgets, arranging travel, and preparing reports.

The Media Relations Support Coordinator will also be responsible for tracking publicity, coordinating photo shoots, administering parking permits for media, coordinating media credentials for football and men’s basketball, and coordinating the administration of NCAA and conference championships.

In addition, will independently coordinate student interns and game day employees statcrew and table crew) for home events.

This is a full-time time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment.

This position is designated as non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday, 8 : 00 to 4 : 30 but may vary based on operational needs.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures.

Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing.

Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly lean new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical / vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in a collegiate athletics media relations office, professional sports media relations office and / or working with media outlets.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, QuarkXpress and InDesign.
• Budget and record keeping experience.

Licenses / Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Last updated : 2024-06-28