Position Title: Athletic Media Specialist,Sr

Employee Classification: Athletic Media Specialist,Sr

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Internal or External Search: Department Posting -open to regular employees within the department only (promotion/transfer opportunity)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  43908.80

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Classification Summary:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day sports information activities for the university.

Classification Standard Duties:
Maintains, develops and enhances media relationships, writes news releases; researches and prepares background and briefing materials for interactions that university representatives have with the media. Works with the Director to identify news that support key university sports initiatives and messages and enhances and builds the image of the university sports through strategic media placements. May assist the director in management of specific functions of the unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency: Substantial directly related experience may substitute for degree required.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Strong writing and oral communication skills required. Working knowledge of publication design and computerized sports statistical compilation.; SKILLS:Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills needed. Skill in the use of computers, PC and/or Macintosh computers.; ABILITIES:Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to complete assignments accurately, with attention to detail. Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and meet specific deadlines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Athletics Media Relations in the day-to-day operations of the NMSU Athletics Media Relations office; supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff; produce game notes, media guides, programs and releases; game day management; media customer service; update sport-specific website and work with multiple social media channels. Promote NMSU's sports programs, the Athletics Department and New Mexico State University through public relations activities. This position will require travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Joseph Almaguer, 575-646-5448, jalma5@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Morning, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Travel Required

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.