Athletics Media Relations Coordinator Jobs in Utah , Employment

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and help promote the success of a top-tier athletics program? We are looking for a talented Athletics Media Relations Coordinator to join our team and help us create and maintain a positive public image for our program. If you have a passion for sports and a knack for public relations, this is the job for you!

Overview The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator is responsible for managing the media relations activities for an athletic department. This includes developing and implementing strategies to promote the department’s teams and athletes, as well as coordinating media coverage of events. The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator must have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the media landscape. Detailed Job Description The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing media relations strategies for the athletic department. This includes creating press releases, managing media inquiries, and coordinating media coverage of events. The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator must have a thorough understanding of the media landscape and be able to effectively communicate with media outlets. The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator must also be able to develop relationships with media contacts and be able to effectively promote the department’s teams and athletes. Job Skills Required

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Thorough understanding of the media landscape

• Ability to develop relationships with media contacts

• Ability to effectively promote the department’s teams and athletes

• Knowledge of media relations strategies

• Ability to create press releases

• Ability to manage media inquiries

• Ability to coordinate media coverage of events

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

• At least two years of experience in media relations or public relations

• Knowledge of the sports industry

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of media relations strategies

• Knowledge of the sports industry

• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices

• Knowledge of media outlets and their audiences

Job Experience

• At least two years of experience in media relations or public relations

• Experience in developing and executing media relations strategies

• Experience in creating press releases

• Experience in managing media inquiries

• Experience in coordinating media coverage of events

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies for the athletic department

• Create press releases and manage media inquiries

• Coordinate media coverage of events

• Develop relationships with media contacts

• Promote the department’s teams and athletes

• Monitor media coverage of the department

• Prepare reports on media coverage of the department