Athletics Communications Intern (Staff Wage)
Charlottesville, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Finance, Business & Human Resources
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
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 Athletics Communications unit.
The Athletics 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 Assistant 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.
Responsibilities:
Expectations:
To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter . Search on requisition number: R0063298 .
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least two years of experience. Degree in English or communications may substitute for experience.
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, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
The Athletics 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 Assistant 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.
Responsibilities:
- Support the athletics 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
Expectations:
- August 2024 - May 2025
- 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
To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter . Search on requisition number: R0063298 .
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least two years of experience. Degree in English or communications may substitute for experience.
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, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Created: 2024-09-03
Reference: R0063298_67pn2OoDbbqP
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Charlottesville
ZIP: 22901
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