Athletic Communications Intern (Staff and Student Wage)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletic Communications Intern to support the Athletic Communications unit.

The Athletic Communications Intern is responsible for the management of assigned sports in addition to supporting the unit as needed. The ideal candidate will be organized, have good communication skills, and always striving to learn and improve. The day-to-day schedule will be set as dictated by the needs of the Associate Athletics Director for Athletics Communications and Public Relations. Work will on occasion be reviewed in an effort to receive feedback and direction. This position requires a flexible schedule: evening and weekend hours as assigned. The athletics communications intern will abide and adhere to all NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

This position is open to UVA students and staff wage (Non-UVA Student)

Responsibilities:

• Support the athletic communications staff and the departments needs
• Write press releases, game recaps and manage social media and website accounts.
• Collect, maintain and distribute information to constituencies in an effort to foster or promote interest in and loyalty toward the Department of Athletics and its mission.
• Exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies.
• Work with media representatives at the local, state and national level.
• Event management; supervising student assistants.
• Photography and graphics design as needed to support sport programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletic Communications Intern to support the Athletic Communications unit.

The Athletic Communications Intern is responsible for the management of assigned sports in addition to supporting the unit as needed. The ideal candidate will be organized, have good communication skills, and always striving to learn and improve. The day-to-day schedule will be set as dictated by the needs of the Associate Athletics Director for Athletics Communications and Public Relations. Work will on occasion be reviewed in an effort to receive feedback and direction. This position requires a flexible schedule: evening and weekend hours as assigned. The athletics communications intern will abide and adhere to all NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

This position is open to UVA students and staff wage (Non-UVA Student)

Responsibilities:

• Support the athletic communications staff and the departments needs
• Write press releases, game recaps and manage social media and website accounts.
• Collect, maintain and distribute information to constituencies in an effort to foster or promote interest in and loyalty toward the Department of Athletics and its mission.
• Exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies.
• Work with media representatives at the local, state and national level.
• Event management; supervising student assistants.
• Photography and graphics design as needed to support sport programs.
• Writer for donor publication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Anticipated hiring range: $16.00/hour.

Expectation: - August 2025 - May 2026.

• In office 20-40 hours per week *Hours can be flexible.
• Additional assigned sporting events on nights and weekends.
• $16 per hour, max 1500 hours per year *Opportunity for additional compensation working external events.

Apparel:

• Office – business casual.
• Events – khakis & UVA branded polo.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVA... and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter. Search on requisition number: R0072669.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least two years of experience. Degree in English or communications may substitute for experience.
Licensure: None
 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working in a collegiate athletics or professional sports communications office as an undergraduate student-intern or graduate assistant.

A working knowledge of photography and graphics design and Adobe products.

Knowledge of Genius Sports statistics programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a job that requires some physical activity including lifting objects greater than 40 pounds and shooting cameras for extended periods in addition to sedentary desk work.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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