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Resonance Baseball

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Media Manager

Daingerfield, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Coordinate outreach to local media, baseball organizations and community partners * Assist with ... A strong understanding of baseball and sports culture * Ability to film and edit high-quality ...

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Disc Golf Pro Tour

Social Media Contractor

$22/hr

... the sport on-site and online. Description The Social Media Contractor assists the DGPT Social Media Team with creating content during live Disc Golf Network events. * Job Title: Social Media ...

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Game Night Staff

Anaheim, CA

$20/hr

Setup, execution, and collection of postgame audio/video of postgame media availabilities * Assist ... Understanding of sports media * Strong writing and organizational skills * Able to take on multiple ...

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Game Night Staff

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Setup, execution, and collection of postgame audio/video of postgame media availabilities * Assist ... Understanding of sports media * Strong writing and organizational skills * Able to take on multiple ...

AEG

Manager - Media Sales

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Support annual revenue targets for sports advertising inventory, including in-game commercial spots ... Support fulfillment of sponsored media elements during game days and special events. * Assist with ...

Blacksportsbiz

Manager - Media Sales

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Support annual revenue targets for sports advertising inventory, including in‑game commercial ... sales narratives. * Assist in research of industry trends, media consumption habits, and ...

Milwaukee Brewers

Manager - Media Sales

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Support annual revenue targets for sports advertising inventory, including in-game commercial spots ... Support fulfillment of sponsored media elements during game days and special events. * Assist with ...

Milwaukee Brewers

Manager - Media Sales

Milwaukee, WI

Support annual revenue targets for sports advertising inventory, including ingame commercial spots ... Support fulfillment of sponsored media elements during game days and special events. * Assist with ...

Blacksportsbiz

$100 - $125/hr

Support annual revenue targets for sports advertising inventory, including in‑game commercial ... sales narratives. * Assist in research of industry trends, media consumption habits, and ...

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How much do sport media assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for sport media assistant in the United States is $17.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sport media assistant?

Sport Media Assistants are professionals who support the media operations of sports teams, organizations, or events. Their duties often include assisting with press releases, coordinating interviews, managing social media channels, compiling statistics, and helping with event coverage. They work closely with journalists, athletes, and media personnel to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information. This role is crucial for maintaining a positive public image and facilitating communication between the team and the media.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sport media assistant?

To thrive as a Sport Media Assistant, you need a solid understanding of sports, strong writing and communication skills, and a relevant degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, video editing software, and photography equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work well under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for creating engaging content, meeting tight deadlines, and accurately representing teams or events to audiences.

What are some common challenges a sport media assistant may face when covering live events?

Sport Media Assistants often encounter fast-paced, high-pressure environments when working at live events. They must quickly gather accurate information, manage multiple tasks such as updating social media, assisting with interviews, and handling technical equipment. Unpredictable changes, such as last-minute schedule adjustments or technical issues, require adaptability and strong communication skills to ensure coverage runs smoothly. Collaborating closely with journalists, photographers, and production teams is essential for delivering timely and engaging content.

What is the difference between Sport Media Assistant vs Sport Journalist?

AspectSport Media AssistantSport Journalist
CredentialsRelevant media or sports communication certifications, degree preferredJournalism degree or related field, reporting credentials
Work EnvironmentMedia offices, sports events, broadcasting settingsNewsrooms, sports events, interviews, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageSports media companies, broadcasters, teamsNews outlets, sports magazines, online platforms

The main difference is that a Sport Media Assistant supports media production and logistics, while a Sport Journalist focuses on reporting and writing sports news. Both roles require media-related credentials and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Sport Media Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,090 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct the activities of the athletic media relations staff serving 16 intercollegiate sports.

  • Serve as the primary athletics department liaison to media, other universities, conferences, and organizations, and supervise the writing and circulation of news releases.

  • Manage athletics website content, oversee live streaming productions, and organize athletics photographs and video archives.

Job description

Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Athletic Programs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
PURPOSE
The Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations and is responsible for all public- facing external communications, media relations, and information in support of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Athletics.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Sports Information
Percent Effort: 70%
  • Coordinate and direct the activities of the athletic media relations staff serving 16 intercollegiate sports.
  • Serve as the primary athletics department liaison to local, regional, and national media as well as other universities, conferences, and organizations.
  • Serve as spokesman/ambassador for the athletics department and the university.
  • Supervise the writing and circulating of news releases to the media.
  • Assist with the coordination of game day operations for several sports.
  • Maintain current and historical statistics including records for athletic teams.
  • Nominate student-athletes for athletic and academic awards within the university, conference and NCAA.
  • Recruit, train, supervise and schedule student-workers to help with gameday functions.
  • Collaborate with the School of Communications on projects and internships.
  • Responsible for live stat production at home events.
  • Travel with assigned teams as necessary.

Functional Area 2: Strategic Communication
Percent Effort: 20%
  • Manage athletics website in conjunction with the Associate AD of Marketing, Fan engagement and Creative Content (goislanders.com) with oversight of all information and content including feature stories and student-athlete spotlights.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with external relations to a) enhance the visibility of the Islanders Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, b) advance TAMU-CC mission, vision and branding, c) develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards and TAMU-CC Brand and Style Guide.
  • Serve as primary live broadcast web streaming technician with ESPN+ streaming productions.
  • Maintain the infrastructure and processes behind ESPN+ streaming productions.
  • Organize all athletics photographs and supervise archiving of all video elements.

Functional Area 3: Compliance
Percent Effort: 10%
  • Administer budget for the athletic communications unit.
  • Responsible for verifying all public facing data.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field.
  • Two (2) years of related experience in athletics communications or broadcasting
  • Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience required:
    • Master's degree in communications, journalism, sports administration, or closely related field
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree.
  • Demonstrated student-worker supervisory experience.
  • Strong knowledge of SIDEARM CMS or comparable website management software.
  • Experience with Adobe Premier or other video editing software. Live video streaming experience.
  • Intermediate skills in various computer programs including StatCrew, Genius, Photoshop and InDesign.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Insurance
  • Medical
    • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
    • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
      • Employee and Spouse
      • Employee and Children
      • Employee and Family coverage
  • Dental & Vision
  • Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities
Work Life Solutions:
  • Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:
  • Public Loan Forgiveness
  • Book scholarships
  • 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:
  • 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
  • 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
  • 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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