Athletics Staff - Athletic Communications Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking real world experience in the fast-paced environment of college athletics. This internship offers hands-on experience in Division I Athletics, focusing on sports media.

Requirements

• Willingness to work a variety of jobs.
• Basic knowledge of social media.
• Prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2.3 overall GPA.
• Strong writer and/or design skills.
• Understanding of social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Gain day-to-day social media experience with award-winning accounts.
• Learn social techniques and showcase work in front of large audiences.
• Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback.
• Create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics.
• Connect with professional journalists and local news companies.
• Gain hands-on media relations experience, including interviewing student-athletes and coaches.
• Learn fundamentals of sports information, including inputting and calling statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High Point University gear
• Chance to travel to away games
• Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department
• Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed