Athletics Staff - Communications Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

3d • $8 • 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. Do you want a career in sports media? Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on experience in Division I Athletics. What would I get to do? Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award-winning accounts, some with over 20k followers. Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences. Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics. Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies Hands-on media relations experience with chance to Interview student-athletes and coaches for stories and website content Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content. Other duties as assigned What we are looking for? Someone with a motor. Someone who is willing to work a variety of jobs. Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule. Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends. Someone willing to learn new skills.

Requirements

• Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs
• Have a basic knowledge of social media
• Be prepared to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Strong writer and/or design skills
• Understanding of social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Social Media Experience with SkullSparks award-winning accounts, some with over 20k followers.
• Learn social techniques while getting to showcase your work in front of large audiences.
• Write for HighPointPanthers.com and receive constructive feedback on how to make writing better and will have pieces to put on resume
• Opportunity to create content for a DI Athletic Department, including videos and graphics.
• Will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite
• Chance to connect with professional journalists and local news companies
• Hands-on media relations experience with chance to Interview student-athletes and coaches for stories and website content
• Will learn fundamentals of sports information including how to input and call statistics at HPU home athletic events and updating website content.
• 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