Media Communications Specialist

About the Role

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a Media Communications Specialist to provide creative content, social media, and media support for the Men's Volleyball program. This role works closely with coaching staff and team personnel to support the program's media and communication, administrative, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Men's Volleyball program's media needs by creating and assisting in the creation of engaging content for the team's social media platforms and other communication channels.
• Captures and develops photo, video, behind-the-scenes, game-day, and other digital content highlighting matches, team events, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
• Coordinates and posts promotional communications supporting team publicity, matches, events, competitions, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
• Provides administrative support to the Men's Volleyball coaching staff related to program operations, recruiting information, correspondence, outreach, and media activities.
• Assists with planning and coordinating team travel for away competitions and other program-related trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Social media
• Digital communications
• Content creation
• Photo and video content development
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Ability to organize and maintain digital media assets.
• Ability to coordinate promotional communications and media coverage.
• Ability to respond to routine media inquiries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff and campus partners to ensure content aligns with established program and university standards.
• Ability to coordinate program operations and team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, itineraries, schedules, and vendor communications.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, track deadlines and expenses, and respond effectively to changing logistical needs.
• Ability to coordinate with coaching staff, student-athletes, internal departments, and outside organizations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to support travel and competition activities.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: 0806 / Sports Info Professional I / 1
• Anticipated Hiring Rate: $26.37 per hour
• Salary Range: $26.37 - $38.41 per hour
• Hours: Part Time; 10 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• This position requires on-campus work in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through October 23, 2026 will be considered in the initial review.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit: www.csun.edu/careers.