Athletic Media Specialist Senior

Department Contact: Ryanne Baca, 575-646-6851, bacar@nmsu.edu

About the Role

New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams and some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. This position is contingent upon funding and is not a bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Media Relations in the day-to-day operations of the NMSU Athletics Media Relations office.
• Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff.
• Produce game notes, media guides, programs, and releases.
• Game day management.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree.

Substantial directly related experience may substitute for the required degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of experience related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
• Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

About the Organization

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff, and students working together to make a difference. As a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI), and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico, we offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities through:

• Four campuses
• Cooperative Extension offices in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties
• 12 research and science centers
• Distance education via NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly served students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, NMSU’s 900-acre main campus is at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. It serves as a thriving center of higher education deeply rooted in regional tradition.

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)

Founded in 1973, DACC supports occupational education and provides transformative educational opportunities, including over 90 degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve airmen and families at Holloman Air Force Base, NMSUA is a community college with inspiring views of Alamogordo and the Tularosa Basin, fostering creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

Established in 1968, NMSU Grants is a two-year branch community college serving Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as surrounding communities.