Media Director Jobs in California

Overview:

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Athletic Director of External Affairs, the Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations will be responsible for various duties with the Media Relations office including, but not limited to, serving as liaison between coaches, student-athletes, administrators and representatives from the media, campus and community. This position will also assist with the planning, execution and evaluation of specific projects related to relationships between Intercollegiate Athletics and the external campus community. The position will work closely with the Media Relations staff as well as the staffs in Development and Marketing in defining and prioritizing specific objectives and strategies for external support and communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

- Knowledge of the concepts, principles and technical aspects of media relations and communications including broadcast communications.
- Knowledge of principles and practices in crisis and emergency communications.
- Strong understanding of best usage of print, broadcast and online media.
- Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
- Solid skills in management to effectively plan and organize work, establish processes and motivate staff to high levels of productivity and quality.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- 3-5 years working in collegiate athletics communications.

Preferred:

- Knowledge of the university and athletics and the vision, mission, goals, objectives, infrastructure, programs, policies, and achievements.

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.

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.