LOTS of jobs in media relations

I didn't realize I had so many, no slight to these jobs that they didn't get their own thread! Scroll through, there's something for everybody.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA SPORTS INFORMATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT

The University of West Florida, an NCAA Division II member of the Gulf South Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Sports Information Graduate Assistant in the Athletic Department. Applicant must be eligible for admission into the University of West Florida graduate school. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled.

Qualifications: Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, communications, public relations, sports management, or related field. Candidate must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of collegiate athletics, strong computer skills, and a genuine interest in entering the sports information field as a career. Experience in broadcasting, as well as stat experience in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and baseball/softball, is preferred. Candidate must be reliable and possess the ability to perform under deadline pressure and handle multiple projects with conflicting deadlines. Candidate must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as well as travel with assigned teams for competitions as required.

Responsibilities: Under the Sports Information Director, qualified candidate will be responsible for the promotion of assigned sports to be determined based on candidate's background. Sport-specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing press releases and feature stories, production of media guides and other publications, operating live in-game statistics, updating official athletic Web site (www.GoArgos.com), nominating student-athletes for various awards, and managing press box operations of home events.

The position begins August 2008 and runs through May 2009, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Total stipend is $6,500 and the candidate's tuition with be covered by the University of West Florida.

Applicants should send their cover letter and resume with names and telephone numbers of three references to:

University of West Florida Athletic Department
Attn: Meghan Barter
11000 University Parkway
Bldg 54 / Room 155
Pensacola, FL 32514

Application materials may also be sent through email to mbarter@uwf.edu.

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Utah State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Media Relations Director. This is a 12-month, full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities include, but are not confined to, working as the primary media contact for women's soccer, women's basketball and softball, as well as assisting with other assigned duties. Candidates must have strong communication skills, especially writing, and should be proficient in desktop publishing (InDesign and Photoshop), along with a working knowledge of collegiate statistics and game operations. Candidates must be proficient in editing and designing publications, and have a strong working knowledge of Stat Crew software.

This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. Violation of a conference or NCAA regulation, as well as those policies of the university, could create negative publicity and jeopardize the University in conference or NCAA standings. Violations by employees will be documented and dealt with on an individual basis and can be cause for dismissal.

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications or related field, and a minimum of two years experience in intercollegiate media relations/sports information field. The candidate must have the ability to meet short deadlines, work some nights and weekends, and be able to travel with designated teams when required.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

All applications must be completed on-line at https://jobs.usu.edu with the following required attachments: cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references, including address and phone.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and position will remain open until filled. Utah State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION COORDINATOR (July 15 deadline)

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for information the general public regarding athletic issues and accomplishments and promoting the SF State University Athletics Department. Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Sports Information, independently performs varied communication assignments related to public affairs, media relations, publications development and athletic marketing.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in a field related to writing for publication or public relations. Equivalent work experience to 2+ years of work experience in an office/business setting, working on sports information, public relations or a related field.

SALARY: Anticipated initial annual salary of $28,464

THE UNIVERSITY: San Francisco State has a historical tradition of diversity, innovation and leadership. Since 1899, SFSU has offered 100+ years of opportunity, academic excellence and creativity. SFSU is a community of 29,000 students, 1,600 faculty and 1,400 staff. With 83 academic departments and programs, 118 bachelors' and 96 masters' degrees, and its Ph.D. and Ed.D associations with the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco campuses, SFSU continues to be at the forefront of higher education.

Since 1929, SFSU has sponsored intercollegiate athletics with the intent of providing support for academic excellence, personal development, service to the community, career development and athletic excellence. SFSU is a Division II member of the NCAA and sponsors 12 sports: men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer; men's baseball and wrestling; women's indoor track and field, women's outdoor track and field, softball and volleyball. SFSU is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association in all sports except wrestling (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Go to the SF State Human resources website at https://cmsweb.sfsu.edu/psc/HSFPRDF/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL and it is SF State Job #1673.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15, 2008

San Francisco State University is an EOE/ADA employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.

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MILLSAPS COLLEGE SPORTS INFORMATION INTERN

Millsaps College, an NCAA Division III liberal arts college in Jackson, Miss., and successful member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, is currently accepting applications for the position of full time intern in the Sports Information Office. The position is a 10-month appointment from August 1, 2008 to May, 2009 and reports directly to the director of sports information.

Responsibilities include: The Sports Information intern will assist the Sports Information Director with publicity efforts for the College's NCAA Division III 14-sport athletic program. Primary responsibilities will include: updating and managing the college's athletic website; assisting in design of athletic publications; compiling team statistics and records; compiling in-game statistics; reporting results to local and regional media; and assisting with game day operations. Ability to handle several tasks at once and work long hours including weekends as well as nights is a must.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree, strong writing and communication skills and a solid understanding of sports and sports statistics are preferred in addition to one year of experience in the sports information field in a college or professional sports setting, or equivalent. The successful candidates should maintain a proficiency in PC computers as well as experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Experience working with Dreamweaver or Netitor in relation to the web site is also a plus.

Salary: In addition to a free on-campus apartment/dorm available to move in early July, a stipend of $500/month will be available for the internship on a 10-month term running from August 2008 through May 2009. The successful candidate will have the opportunity, not guaranteed, to make up to $1,000/month if they choose to serve as a recruiting coordinator for the back-to-back SCAC Champion Millsaps football team.

To apply, send a resume, writing samples and at least three references to:
Kevin Maloney
Sports Information Director
Millsaps College
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210

Applications will be accepted until July 16, or until position is filled.

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MASSACHUSETTS STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR

The Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC), an 8-member NCAA Division III Athletic Conference, is currently accepting applications for the Media Relations Director.

The Media Relations Director will coordinate all conference sports information duties. The primary duties will include, but are not limited to: coordinating and maintaining the conference web page; gathering and compiling weekly results, schedules and statistics for all the MASCAC Conference sports and disseminating this information to member institutions, the NCAA, the public, and the media; compiling, producing and distributing all conference publications and reports; disseminating and posting information on the All-
Conference selection process; coordinating the preseason coaches poll; gathering nominations and selecting player of the week; coordinating media relations with the MASCAC post-season tournaments as necessary; and coordinating the reporting guidelines for Conference Sports Information Directors.

Qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree, strong work ethic, excellent writing ability, proven stat crew experience and organization skills. This position will require evening and weekend work. The annual salary is $11,000.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate has been identified.
Interested applicants should forward a letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references to Angela Baumann, Conference Commissioner, MASCAC, Woodward Center, 577 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086 or via e-mail to abaumann@wsc.ma.edu.

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KING'S COLLEGE (Pa.) SPORTS INFORMATION INTERN (July 27 deadline)

King's College (Pa.), a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences, is seeking applications for a Sports Information Intern for the 2008-09 academic year. This is an academic year position starting August 18, 2008 and ending May 16, 2008. The successful candidate will assist the SID with all sports information functions related to the college's 19-sport varsity program.

Primary responsibilities will include: Assisting in production of publications, writing press releases and post-game stories, updating the athletic department website; compiling team statistics, and assisting with game day operations. Ability to work weekends as well as nights is required as assigned.

Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Communications, Journalism, or related field, with some undergraduate experience in an intercollegiate sports information setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as PageMaker, InDesign, Photoshop, web design/editing, and StatCrew Automated Scorebook for basketball, football, and baseball/softball, is preferred, but not required.

The stipend for the internship is $3,000, plus housing and meals are provided. Other income opportunities also exist and will be discussed during interview process.

Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2008 or until the position is filled.

To answer questions, call 570-208-5934 or email robertziadie@kings.edu.

To apply, send a resume, writing samples and the names and phone numbers of at least three references to:

Bob Ziadie
Director of Sports Information
King's College
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711


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EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT

This position will work directly with the ENMU sports information department to help design and produce media guides, game programs, web site editing, in-game statistics, web streaming and more. This position will also be responsible for nomination of athletes for various awards and reporting to the Lone Star Conference and NCAA.

We are looking for someone who a self starter with a strong work ethic to help in a sports information department that covers 14 intercollegiate sports. Experience using statcrew, automated scorebook and adobe indesign preferred but willingness to learn is a must. Applicant should be a responsible individual, ready to complete tasks with minimal supervision, and should have a strong interest in working at a college athletic department and can handle deadlines.

Eastern New Mexico University is a NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference. It is location in Portales, NM, a community of 12,000 people located 20 minutes from Clovis, NM, two hours from Lubbock, Texas, and four hours from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM

Apply for this position by emailing a cover letter and resume to: Adam Pitterman, Sports Information Director, at adam.pitterman@enmu.edu.


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CONFERENCE USA SPORTS ADMINISTRATION INTERN

Conference USA is accepting applications for a Sports Administration Intern. This 9-month internship begins in August of 2008. Located in Irving, TX, C-USA is a 12-member Division I-A Conference that sponsors championships in 19 sports.

Responsibilities
The internship is designed to expose the individual to a variety of aspects of Conference operations, which may include:

* Championships and Sports Services
* Media and Public Relations
* Compliance and Academics
* Television and Marketing
* General administration.

Qualifications
* Eagerness to learn
* Experience in some aspect of college athletics
* Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills
* The ability to work independently, show initiative and meet established goals and deadlines.

Compensation
$1,000 per month

Application Information
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and three references to:

Carmen Jones
Conference USA
5201 N. O'Connor Blvd - Suite 300
Irving, TX 75039

cjones@c-usa.org mailto:cjones@c-usa.org


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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDIA RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Undergraduate experience at university/college sports information office preferred, or experience in allied communications position or professional sports organization. Proficiency in computer use (PC platform preferred) for varied media-services and information-dissemination systems. Demonstrated communication and language skills as well as a command of interpersonal sports-business relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with assigned sports staffs to effect media coverage of University of Arizona athletics, and direct necessary media-services programs. Provide support to the director of media relations in a broad range of internal and external sports information programs including writing, photography, videography, Internet, database and student-athlete support. Develop ideas and strategies to promote University of Arizona athletics. Primary sport responsibility will be women's volleyball, with spring-sport responsibility to be determined, plus year-round emphasis on department's daily and archival web-site issues.

SALARY: $24,000 for 12-month appointed staff term of employment. Second year is possible.

Applicants must apply online at <http://www.uacareertrack.com/ >
www.uacareertrack.com. Please submit all supporting documents via that system. No other applications will be reviewed. Internship is job No. 41267.

The University of Arizona is a state-supported institution of 37,000 students in Tucson. The UA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM ASSISTANT MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR

DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Director will assist in all aspects of the day-to-day operations in promoting UAB's 16 sports programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, serving as the office's primary contact for baseball and volleyball. The Assistant Director will also serve as a secondary contact for football.

UAB offers a 16-sport athletic program that competes in Conference USA at the NCAA Division level for all sports.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for the development of copy and all materials for press releases, game notes, media guides, game programs, www.uabsports.com, etc. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage press operations at home events for assigned sports and develop a working relationship with media to enhance coverage of UAB Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree, preferably in the field of journalism and/or mass communications. At least two years experience in the athletic media relations field. Experience and proficiency in writing, page design and layout using software such as Quark, InDesign and PhotoShop. Experience with StatCrew statistical software. Experience in web site maintenance preferred.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

APPLICATIONS: Send cover letter, resume and references to:

Norm Reilly
Associate AD for Media Relations
UAB
Bartow Arena - West Tower
1530 3rd Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-0722
nreilly@uab.edu

 

So don't apply.
For someone young looking to get into that line of work, it may be a good starting point. But, yeah, that's pretty low.