Athletic Communications Internship

This position has been filled - Job#: 453370912

  William Peace University
 
  Marketing/Events/Promotions
  Posted/Updated: 08/31/18

Job Summary

Title: Athletic Communications Internship

Reports To: Sports Information Director

Start Date: September 2018

End Date: May 2019

 

Job Description:

The William Peace University Athletic Communications Internship offers a valuable opportunity to learn every aspect of the Athletic Communications profession, while assisting the Sports Information Director in day-to-day operation of the office. The student will gain valuable comprehensive knowledge and experience in all facets of the college Athletic Communications business.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining the department’s web site

  • Utilize social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) to promote WPU Athletics

  • Serving as in-game statistician for home athletic contests

  • Producing game day programs, game recaps and other promotional press releases

  • Maintaining statistical records and department catalog of photographs and videos

  • Assists with all facets of preparation on game day (examples: writing game protocols, public address scripts or game programs)

  • Reporting scores to the NCAA and the USA South Conference Office

  • Nominating student-athletes for various awards/recognition

  • Send hometown releases each Monday/Tuesday (Player of the Week awards, outstanding games, milestones)

  • Special research projects and other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Student must have an interest in athletics and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of Adobe programs is preferred.

  • Duties will include some evening and weekend work.

     

Compensation:

  • This is a non-paid position.

  • Eligible to receive credit towards academic coursework provided host institution approval.

                                                     

**The WPU Athletics Department will be flexible to work around other work schedules**

 

Housing:

It is the responsibility of the intern to find housing in the Raleigh area or to commute.

 

Resume and cover letter can be emailed to:

Callie Yohn               Director of Athletic Communications    [email protected]

Kevin Daniels           Director of Athletics                                               [email protected]



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