Athletic Communications Intern

EXPIRED

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Position Information

Posting Number

PG194426TM

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Position Information

Posting Number

PG194426TM

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Position Number

10CMS248

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

The NC State Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for an 11-month internship (Aug – June) in Athletics Communications. The interns will report to the Director of Athletic Communications and will assist the Athletics Communications office with coverage of the university’s 22-sport varsity athletics program.

The anticipated start date is August 2024 with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2024. Dates are somewhat flexible. The intern will be paid a hourly rate of $12.50 with a maximum of 40 hours per week.

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

Is Time Limited

No

If Yes, Appointment Length

11 months

Department Information

| Job City & State | Raleigh, NC | | Department | Athletics |

System Information

| Classification Title | Temporary-Professional NonFaculty | | Working Title | Athletic Communications Intern |

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

| Work Schedule | Varies with nights, weekend and holidays as needed. | | Other Work/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned | | Minimum Experience/Education |
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field | | Department Required Skills |
Undergraduate or intern experience working in a collegiate communications/media relations department. Strong verbal and writing skills required. | | Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
1 year experience working in a collegiate communications/media relations department. | | Required License or Certification |
n/a | | Valid NC Driver's License required? | No | | Commercial Driver's License Required? | No |

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

| Anticipated Hiring Range | $12.50/hour |

Recruitment Dates

| Job Open Date | 05/30/2024 |

Applicant Information

| Quick Link | https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/202696 | | AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?

   • NCSU Website
   • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Radio / Television Advertisement
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other

2. * If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field?

   • yes
   • no

2. * Briefly describe any prior experience in collegiate communications or media relations department?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Contact Information for References Optional Documents

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