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Job Title Athletics Communications and Public Relations Assistant Requisition Number DU12950 Department Name 12E00:UKAA - External Operations Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $14 hour, with overtime pay available after 40 hours Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Related Experience None Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 10 lbs. Shift Days with the flexibility to travel and willingness to work weekends and evenings. Job Summary The University of Kentucky Athletics Communications and Public Relations Office is seeking two ACPR Assistant Interns. These positions will be 12-month appointments working with sports to be determined with the option for renewal for the 2025-26 year at the discretion of the Athletics Communications and Public Relations Office. Specific duties include but are not limited to: writing, editing and designing press releases for UK athletic contests, special events, teams coaches and student athletes; responsible for production of media guides and media materials; assist in the overall communication and maintenance of athletics website (www.ukathletics.com); assist and significantly contribute to the department’s social media communication efforts; assist in game day operations working with event management in producing successful events; creatively come up with story feature ideas to promote UK student-athletes and coaches in media; manage media operations at home athletic events and arrange interviews between media, coaches and student-athletes; attendance of all open practices for assigned sports; familiarity with online publishing and online publishing software; assist in mentoring and supervising student media workers with assigned projects and other duties as assigned. 

This position will require the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Applications must have a Bachelor’s degree, and 1-2 years of experience in media relations or in a sports information setting is preferred. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of sports. Excellent journalistic writing ability, with knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines, is necessary. Candidates must possess strong oral and communication skills. Experience in Statcrew/Genius programs, InDesign and/or PhotoShop software, plus web management is preferred. Flexibility to travel and willingness to work weekends and evenings. 

Must comply with NCAA, SEC and University rules, regulations and policies. The position reports to the Associate Director of Communications and Public Relations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Managing multiple projects and deadlines; organization, attention to detail, working under tight deadlines, journalistic writing ability with knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 1-2 years experience in media relations, communications or in a sports information setting is preferred Deadline to Apply 01/31/2025 Our University Community

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