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Athletics Communication Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • Raleigh

AI generated summary

  • You will manage communications for Cross Country/Track & Field and Gymnastics, create content, engage media, maintain stats, and ensure NCAA compliance.
  • You will manage communications for Cross Country, Track & Field, and Gymnastics, develop content plans, engage media, coordinate events, and ensure compliance while maintaining statistics.

Requirements

  • The successful candidates will perform the following duties:
  • Serve as the primary Athletic Communications contact for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs and for Gymnastics, as well as assist with other sports as assigned.
  • Develop content plans and social media strategies for Athletics social media outlets and GoPack.com.
  • Work closely with coaches and student-athletes of assigned sports to positively promote activities both inside and outside the field of competition.
  • Utilize communications strategies to reach national, regional and local media and supporters to generate publicity consistent with the mission of NC State Athletics.
  • Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
  • Research, write and release sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
  • Serve as host to members of the media at games and events.
  • Coordinate media operations at all home events for assigned sports.
  • Compile statistics and maintain records.
  • Report statistics and information to Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA offices.
  • Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC and University as it relates to this position to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Athletic Communications contact for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs and for Gymnastics, as well as assist with other sports as assigned.
  • Develop content plans and social media strategies for Athletics social media outlets and GoPack.com.
  • Work closely with coaches and student-athletes of assigned sports to positively promote activities both inside and outside the field of competition.
  • Utilize communications strategies to reach national, regional and local media and supporters to generate publicity consistent with the mission of NC State Athletics.
  • Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
  • Research, write and release sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
  • Serve as host to members of the media at games and events.
  • Coordinate media operations at all home events for assigned sports.
  • Compile statistics and maintain records.
  • Report statistics and information to Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA offices.
  • Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC and University as it relates to this position to ensure compliance.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Athletics Communication Internship?

The internship lasts for 11 months, from August to June of the following year.

How many hours per week will the intern be expected to work?

The intern will be expected to work a maximum of 40 hours per week.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The hourly pay for this internship is $12.50.

When is the anticipated start date for the internship?

The anticipated start date for the internship is August 2025.

Which sports will the intern primarily work with?

The intern will serve as the primary Athletic Communications contact for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs and for Gymnastics, as well as assist with other sports as assigned.

What type of content will the intern be responsible for developing?

The intern will be responsible for developing content plans and social media strategies for Athletics social media outlets and GoPack.com.

Will the intern have the opportunity to interact with media representatives?

Yes, the intern will foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from both electronic and print media.

Is there any requirement for knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules?

Yes, the intern is required to maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC, and University as it relates to this position to ensure compliance.

Where is the internship location?

The internship is located in Raleigh, NC.

Is this internship position time-limited?

Yes, the internship is time-limited for 11 months.

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