Job Details

Communications Assistant

Position Number: 7097242
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Communications Assistant

Job Summary

The University of Utah is now accepting applications in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for the position of Communications Assistant. This pre-professional internship is an 11-month position with a salary of $20,000. Utah is a NCAA Division I school and a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The Communications Assistant will serve as the primary media contact for multiple sports within the department as well as contributing to the overall storytelling and content strategies to promote a positive image for Utah Athletics under the direction of the Senior Associate A.D. for Strategic Communications.

Responsibilities
Publicity, storytelling and support for Utah's intercollegiate athletic programs; producing or collaborating in the creation of content for website and digital media through innovative platforms that align with the changing shape of college athletics; managing social media accounts and/or planning content calendars for assigned sports; online team record books/media guides, game notes, news releases, statistics compilation and graphic design; generating feature content for video and other unique coverage for UtahUtes.com; establishing and maintaining positive relations with media through strong interpersonal communication skills; staffing home and select away events; supervising student workers and statistical crews; other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications, English, Liberal Arts, or a related area, or equivalency required. Experience in desktop publishing, word processing, computer networks and web page design preferred. Experience in public relations work or the print news media also preferred.

Demonstrated experience in athletics communications
Experience working with media to position sport programs for positive media coverage
Knowledge of and the ability to: Create engaging social media content, creatively produce and manage the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, digital audio & video, digital photography, graphics, social media and print)

Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferences
Excellent communication and organizational skills; proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, StatCrew statistical software and digital asset management programs; basic knowledge of various social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) as well as website content management systems; considerable initiative, creativity, independence and love of sports.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16975N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a temporary position that will start August 1, 2026 and end May 31, 2027.
Department: 00327 - Athletics Department
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: DOE
Close Date: 7/20/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200476