1835 Wahnish Way
LUA Bartley
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(Office) 850.599.3868
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Florida A&M University Athletic Communications Office is ready to assist you in every way possible to make the experience of covering FAMU Athletics productive and rewarding. For this reason, we have developed policies and procedures which will require cooperation on the part of the media. Not complying with these policies will result in the refusal of credentials/access.
INTERVIEW POLICIES
ALL interviews must be coordinated through the Florida A&M University Athletic Communications Office and must be requested at least two days (48 hours) in advance. Player or coach interviews should be requested through the media contact for each sport. Team locker rooms and the training room is off limits to media representatives at all times. Media may not contact current student-athletes directly under any circumstances.
Post-game interviews with coaches and athletes also are coordinated through the strategic communications staff. Typically, requested student-athletes and coaches will be made available on the playing surface or in a designated media area following a 10-15 minute cooling-off period. While every effort will be made to accommodate all needs, student-athlete availability is determined on an event-by-event basis.
OFFICE LOCATION
The Florida A&M University Athletic Communications Office is located on the Second Floor of the LUA Bartley Building, Room 204. Regular office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The main office phone number is 850.599.3868.
Florida A&M Athletics welcomes fair, professional coverage that promotes our student-athletes, coaches, and programs. To protect competitive integrity and ensure safe, organized operations, media access is granted only to verified, legitimate media outlets through the Office of Brand Advancement and Communications.
1) Authorized Media Access
Media credentials and interview access are reserved for representatives of recognized outlets, including:
- Newspapers (print/digital)
- Television stations and networks
- Radio stations/networks
- Accredited wire services
- Established sports/news websites with consistent editorial standards
Important: A standalone social media account (including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook pages) does not qualify as a media outlet by itself for credentialing purposes.
2) Verification Standards
To be considered for access, outlets must provide:
- Full legal name and contact information
- Outlet name, website, and editorial leadership contact
- Assignment letter or editor/producer confirmation
- Evidence of regular original reporting and publication history
- Professional conduct history at collegiate events
FAMU Athletics reserves the right to approve or deny any request based on legitimacy, space, safety, and coverage priorities.
3) Credential Request Process
All requests must be submitted through the Office of Brand Advancement and Communications by the stated deadline for each event.
Each request should include:
- Event requested
- Names and roles of attending personnel
- Type of coverage (game, feature, photo, video, postgame, etc.)
- Equipment details (if applicable)
Late or incomplete requests may be denied.
4) Interview Requests
All interview requests for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators must go through Brand Advancement and Communications.
- No direct contact with student-athletes for interviews without prior approval
- No impromptu sideline/tunnel/locker room interviews unless explicitly authorized
- Postgame interview windows and mixed-zone procedures will be communicated by staff
5) Content and Usage Rules
Credentialed media may use content for editorial news coverage only.
Without prior written approval, credentialed access may not be used for:
- Commercial advertising/promotions
- Sponsored influencer content
- Brand collaborations unrelated to editorial coverage
- Recruiting or scouting services
- Real-time play-by-play video streaming from restricted areas
6) Conduct Expectations
Credentialed media are expected to:
- Follow all NCAA, SWAC, and FAMU Athletics policies
- Remain in designated media areas
- Comply with instructions from event operations and communications staff
- Treat student-athletes, staff, and guests professionally
Disruptive, abusive, or noncompliant behavior may result in removal and future denial of access.
7) Revocation and Enforcement
FAMU Athletics may revoke credentials or deny future requests if:
- False information is submitted
- Access is transferred to non-approved individuals
- Policies are violated
- Coverage misrepresents access privileges
Repeated violations may result in season-long or permanent credential restrictions.
8) Final Authority
The Office of Brand Advancement and Communications retain final authority over credential approvals, interview scheduling, and enforcement of media policies.
