Sports Information, Marketing & Content Creation Internship

The dynamic Sports Information, Marketing & Content Creation internship provides a comprehensive experience equipping interns with valuable skills and insights into the collegiate sports communication landscape. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing and Communications, the student intern position undertakes a multifaceted role in supporting the department’s mission to inform and engage stakeholders through sports information, marketing, and content creation. The intern will directly learn about the industry of sports information, the connection it has to their coursework, and developing their Career-Readiness competencies such as professionalism, communication, and leadership. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for various sports, collegiate athletics, the sports industry and a genuine enthusiasm for the production of quality marketing content and information.

Student Job Title	Sports Information, Marketing & Content Creation Internship
Department	Athletics
Hiring Supervisor	Dawson Forcella – Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing & Communications
Rate of Pay	$14.70
Work-Study Required?	No
Position Summary	The dynamic Sports Information, Marketing & Content Creation internship provides a comprehensive experience equipping interns with valuable skills and insights into the collegiate sports communication landscape. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing and Communications, the student intern position undertakes a multifaceted role in supporting the department’s mission to inform and engage stakeholders through sports information, marketing, and content creation. The intern will directly learn about the industry of sports information, the connection it has to their coursework, and developing their Career-Readiness competencies such as professionalism, communication, and leadership. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for various sports, collegiate athletics, the sports industry and a genuine enthusiasm for the production of quality marketing content and information.
Responsibilities	The responsibilities encompass assisting in the creation and distribution of sports-related content; managing social media accounts; producing written materials such as press releases and game summaries; and contributing to marketing strategies and campaigns. This position provides and generates real-time updates and multimedia content while covering live sporting events. Essential Duties: –Gather and disseminate accurate sports-related information -Communicate with athletes, coaches, and media personnel during events -Update and maintain rosters, schedules, and statistics -Create aesthetically pleasing and engaging graphics to enhance sports content Marketing Duties: -Assist in executing marketing strategies targeting a diverse audience -Design basic promotional materials for events using industry standard software -Participate in creating and managing social media campaigns -Analyze metrics and make informed decisions for improvements Content Creation Duties: -Produce videos with satisfactory footage -Edit videos using industry-standard software -Create multimedia content to tell cohesive stories across various platforms
Minimum Qualifications	-Current of following-term undergraduate enrollment of at least 6 credits/graduate enrollment of 9 credits -Must be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher) -Passing background check pending employment offer -Ability to work nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications	-Enrolled in or completed course work in the following ares: Communications, marketing, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related course -Previous involvement in sports, either as an athlete, volunteer, or in a similar -Demonstrates a deep understanding of the sports culture -Prior experience in sports information, marketing, content creation, or related roles
Open Date	09/29/2023
Close Date	10/13/2023
First Day of Application Review	10/13/2023
Application Instructions	Email the following documents to: Dawson Forcella, dforcella@eou.edu 1. Professional Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Three pieces of relevant work created by the applicants