UT Tyler Media & Public Relations
Philosophy: The Athletics Media and Public Relations Office at The University of Texas at Tyler serves as the intermediary between the University's 17 varsity athletic programs and the local and national media. In doing so, the office strives to enhance the publicity and showcase the accomplishments of all UT Tyler student-athletes on the playing surface, in the classroom and within the surrounding community.
Goal: To provide the best possible media coverage of UT Tyler athletics - including the department's student-athletes, coaching staffs and administration - by facilitating the requests initiated by various print, television, radio and electronic media members.
The Media and Public Relations staff also provides an expanding range of services to meet the ever-growing needs of the media covering Patriot athletics and UT Tyler fans. These initiatives center around social media, timely results reporting and assisting other information-seeking organizations and individuals. Additionally, the department serves as the chief public division of UT Tyler athletics, upholding UT Tyler's image as a top NCAA Division II athletics program in its relations with media, fans and other individuals wishing to learn more about UT Tyler athletics and its members.
Interviews & Services
E-mail Service - Every press release that is released by UT Tyler Athletics is available at www.uttylerpatriots.com and via e-mail. To be added to the distribution list, please complete this form. Stories posted on www.uttylerpatriots.com are available for use by the media.
Credentials - Members of the working press, verified electronic media and other news agencies can request credentials to cover UT Tyler athletic events by contacing the UT Tyler Athletic Communications office at least 24 hours prior to game time. Accredited photographers and Electronic News Gathering crews may shoot from designated areas at all events.
Photography Policy - All photography will be coordinated through the Athletic Communications Office. Only the Athletic Communications staff can arrange for a photo shoot.
Post-game Interviews - UT Tyler head coaches and players will be available to the media following a 10-minute "cooling-off" period. Media members should submit player requests for post-game interviews to the UT Tyler Athletic Communications staff before the end of the contest.
In-Season Interview Policy - All requests for UT Tyler player or coach interviews must be made through the UT Tyler Athletic Communications Office at (903) 566-7281. Please provide at least 24 hours notice for all interview requests and be aware that the student-athlete's academic obligations will always take precedence. Interviews may also be done in person following practice. Since practice times vary, please contact the Media and Public Relations staff for an updated schedule. On game days, no interviews will be granted prior to competition.
Statistics/Roster/Schedules - The most current version of team information is available on the UT Tyler athletics web site
Radio/Television/Internet Broadcasts
The rights to all broadcasts originating from the UT Tyler campus are owned by The University of Texas at Tyler and The University of Texas System. Outside parties planning to broadcast athletics events from the UT Tyler campus must obtain prior approval from the UT Tyler Media and Public Relations Office.
Generally and with approval, radio and audio streaming broadcasts may be aired by visiting institutions back to their normal market area or on-line outlet.
Television and streaming video broadcasts require additional information to be submitted.
Arrangements for broadcast space and phone lines should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the contest date. To make arrangements, contact the UT Tyler Athletic Communications Office at (903) 565-6315.
For Information and Interview Requests, Please Contact:
Dalton Johnson
903.566.6315
daltonjohnson@uttyler.edu
