Communications Fellow, Department of Athletics (R0007670)

• Work closely with all departments to explore, implement and integrate emerging technologies and ideas on social media.  

  • Develop plans and assist in execution in concert with athletic communications staff members for offseason and in-season team accounts on all platforms.

  • read & share social media & website analytics with teaching from our social media manager. 

• Gain understanding with AP style, statcrew/NCAA Live Stats programs for keeping statistics at events, and Adobe Software.  

  • Write releases and stories for GoDeacs.com that follow AP style and are engaging content for our ever-evolving audience.

  • Work with statcrew/NCAA Live Stats programs, which is used for research projects in office and is run at all athletic events. 

  • Office projects will involve work with Adobe InDesign, Lightroom & Photoshop. 

• Serve internal departments (i.e. Communications, Marketing, Video, Ticketing, Boosters, Operations) and team support staff to develop and execute internal and external fan messages for various programs. 

  • All interns will learn the goals and objectives of other departments while working on tasks that are assigned.

  • The goal of Athletic Communications work is to provide value to other departments, specific teams and the University as a whole. Interns will learn what these projects look like and how it advances the Universities brand. 

• Assist with media relations and event management.

  • Gain knowledge on aspects that go into a sport-by-sport home event within the realm of media relations and athletic communications.

• Work with production of sport-specific media guides & record books. 

  • Research projects such as these are annual items that need to be upkept for the longevity of the athletic communications department.

• Maintain files of news clippings and photos pertaining to various sports events and projects relating to the intercollegiate athletics program. 

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in communications, journalism or related field. 

• Relevant experience in communications and social media.

• Ability to work long hours including nights and weekends.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.

• Highly organized and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

• Strong initiative to solve problems.

• Extraordinary focus on customer service.

• Willing to work in a team atmosphere where expectations are set and managed while giving staff flexibility to do their assigned task.

Accountabilities: 

Responsible for own work.