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Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball, the Media Communications Specialist provides creative content, social media, and media support for the Men’s Volleyball program. The incumbent works closely with coaching staff and team personnel to support the program’s media and communication, administrative, and operational needs.

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.
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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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of social media, digital communications, and content creation practices, with the ability to create engaging photo, video, and digital content that supports team publicity, events, competitions, student-athlete accomplishments, and program activities.
Ability to organize and maintain digital media assets, coordinate promotional communications and media coverage, respond to routine media inquiries, and 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, while maintaining accurate documentation, tracking deadlines and expenses, and responding effectively to changing logistical needs.
Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with the ability to coordinate with coaching staff, student-athletes, internal departments, and outside organizations; maintain accurate records and files; support travel and competition activities; and exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Classification: 0806 / Sports Info Professional I / 1
The anticipated HIRING RATE is $26.37 per hour. The salary range for this classification is: $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.
The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

Applications received through October 23, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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 the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
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Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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