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Multimedia Specialist III (Athletics)

Posting Number
req25683

Department
Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
The Multimedia Specialist III will develop and maintain projects for Arizona Athletics seeking to engage the fan base for all sports. This position will coordinate the Athletic Department's communication efforts to create a competitive advantage and oversee digital communication and the dissemination of communication plans to all stakeholders.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engaging content for main Arizona Athletics accounts and various other social media accounts and track on emerging media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
• Create, develop, and review social media posts for Arizona Athletics, create media content for various platforms, and follow and track if post is received by customer base.
• Create and implement social media strategies to promote Arizona Athletic programs, events, and achievements. Create social media content schedules. Develop processes to establish timelines and coordinate social media efforts across the department.
• Monitor and engage with fans, alumni, and the Arizona/Tucson community on social media. Reply to fans who post comments on various social media platforms, engaging with them in a message or by creating more content on these platforms.
• Track social media metrics and analyze performance to refine strategies and report on outcomes. Report results to leadership. Develop new engagement opportunities to increase metrics.
• Ensure all social media content aligns with the Arizona Athletics brand and portrays the culture of the department. Follow all marketing and branding guidelines, ensure all official posts meet and exceed guidelines from campus and the conference.
• Plan and execute social media campaigns, including promotions, events, games, and more. Plan social media campaigns that create fan engagement in all sports, and campaigns that connect one or more sports at a time. Work with other units in the department to ensure communication is presented and seeks fan engagement.
• Work with coaches, athletes, and other departments to gather content and promote initiatives that align with department goals. Develop new content, stay on top of key content and trends on social media platforms.
• Stay updated on social media trends and platform changes to keep content fresh and relevant for Arizona Athletics followers. Familiarity of social media influencers, current trends, and new apps that market Arizona Athletics.
• Manage team of student interns with scheduling, office hours, and projects.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of field production equipment including, but not limited to, cinema-style and DSLR cameras, lighting, and audio.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.
• Ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Strong verbal, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of position related NCAA and Big-12 rules and compliance.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills, including planning, establishing priorities, and successfully managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video production and editing equipment.
• Experience using social media platforms for content promotion and audience engagement.
• Experience shooting live athletic events.
• Experience creating digital and social media content.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
DOE

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
8

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Multimedia

Job Function
Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
John Daley
Assistant Athletic Director, Creative Services
jdaley2@arizona.edu

Open Date
4/14/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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