Media Relations

Position: Media Relations Intern
Hours: 35 per week, including some nights and weekends
Start Date: August 1
End Date: May 31
Pay: $15/hour, no benefits
Applications Accepted: Mid-February until filled
 
JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Serve as the media relations contact for 3-4 assigned Olympic sports
            (possible sport assignments include field hockey, baseball, women’s lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, golf, water polo, Hall of Fame)
 
  • The following responsibilities are expected for assigned sports:
    • Write recaps, releases and other promotional stories
    • Distribution of news and other announcements to local, regional and national media via digital platforms
    • Create social media content (graphics, gameday and relevant in-game content) that aligns with established University and Athletics social media strategies and style guidelines
    • Produce game programs and record books
    • Maintain statistical archives and related program records
    • Travel with teams as necessary (emphasis on travel for postseason competitions)
    • Serve as communications liaison with BIG EAST Conference and NCAA staff
 
  • Work closely with coaching staffs, marketing and video departments in promotion of teams and student-athletes; regularly attend operations meetings as necessary for the planning of such promotional activities
 
  • Assist with game management responsibilities at home men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football games; will also assist at some game day events for non-assigned Olympic sports
 
  • Contribute content and help with performing routine maintenance of official Athletic Department website, Villanova.com 
 
  • Represent Villanova University, Villanova Athletics and the Media Relations Office in a professional manner in all interactions with school administrators, coaching staffs, student-athletes and external stakeholders
 
  • Working knowledge of and a willingness to comply with NCAA and conference regulations
 
  • Other office duties and non-specific sport responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor
 
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED SKILLS
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
            (undergraduate degree in communication, sports management or related field preferred)
  • Minimum one year of previous experience in a collegiate media relations office is required 
  • Willingness to work some nights and weekends at sporting events is required 
  • Excellent sports journalism writing and communication abilities with a knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines is expected 
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop 
  • Familiarity with Stat Crew and NCAA Live Stats software platforms strongly preferred 
  • Previous experience assisting with official team social media accounts is a plus 
  • Previous photographic and post-event photo editing experience is a strong plus 
  • General sports knowledge and willingness to learn about new sports is required
 
TO APPLY
 
  • Submit application, resume, cover letter, references and writing samples by clicking here