Job Title

Media Relations Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletics Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) !

PURPOSE

The Media Relations Assistant will work with assigned sports and assist the Assistant AD for Media Relations in covering the university’s 16 Division I intercollegiate athletic programs. The position will serve as the primary media contact for the assigned sports and help coordinate media efforts to cover athletic events.

The Island University offers more than 250 days of sunshine in a city that is one of three sunniest, non-desert locations in the United States. The position will serve a university that was ranked No. 1 in Best College Reviews ’50 Best Colleges by the Sea” list in the Fall of 2019.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Media Relations

Percent Effort: 75%

• Serve as the primary media relations contact for designated sports, which includes website maintenance

• Help with the coordination and implementation of the department’s social media plan and strategy.

• Create and edit various publications, including, but not limited to, digital graphics, game programs, revenue generation materials and special event collateral.

• Work closely and collaboratively with external relations to a) enhance the visibility of the Islanders Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, b) advance TAMU-CC mission, vision and branding, c) develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards and TAMU-CC Brand and Style Guide.

• Pitch and solicit stories while building relationships with local, regional, and national media including print, radio, TV, and internet media representatives.

• Maintain current and historical statistics including records for assigned athletic teams.

• Nominate student-athletes for athletic and academic awards within the university, conference and NCAA.

• Organize all athletics photographs and supervise archiving of all video elements.

  Functional Area 2: Game Day Operations

  Percent Effort: 15%

• Assist with the coordination of game day operations for several sports.

• Recruit, train, supervise and schedule student-workers to help with gameday functions.

• Responsible for live stat production at assigned primary sport coverage. (Genius, Statcrew, etc.)

  Functional Area 3: Compliance

  Percent Effort: 5%

• Operate in an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and university regulations.

• Support the head coach by completing compliance-related activities in a complete and timely manner.

• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes.

• Maintains awareness of and supports initiatives of the Athletics Department.

  Functional Area 4: Other Duties

  Percent Effort: 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field.

• Two (2) years of related experience in athletics communications or sports writing

• Additional education/experience may be considered as a substitute for the minimum qualifications: High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of related experience in athletics communications or sports writing, Associate's degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field with four (4) years of related experience in athletics communications or sports writing OR a Master's degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree.

• Demonstrated student-worker supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge of SIDEARM CMS or comparable website management software.

• Experience with Adobe Premier or other video editing software. Live video streaming experience.

• Intermediate skills in various computer programs including StatCrew, Genius, Photoshop and InDesign.

  BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

  From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

  Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

  On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

  Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

  Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

  Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

  Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.