The Role
Support the athletic department by assisting media relations, creating website and social content, maintaining team statistics and records, covering events with live updates and photos/videos, producing publications, supporting special events, and performing administrative tasks.
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Position Title:
Sports Information InternJob Description:
Job Title: Sports Information InternDepartment: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director
Position Summary: The Sports Information Intern will assist the Sports Information Specialist in promoting and publicizing the college's athletic programs. This internship provides hands-on experience in sports media relations, content creation and event management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Media Relations: Assist in writing and distributing press releases, game previews and recaps to local media outlets.
• Content Creation: Develop content for the athletic department's website and social media platforms, including photos and videos.
• Statistics and Records: Help maintain accurate statistics for all sports teams and update historical records.
• Event Coverage: Attend home games and select away games to provide live updates, take photographs, and gather post-game quotes. Familiarity with live-streaming or willingness to learn preferred.
• Publications: Assist in the production of media guides, game programs and other promotional materials.
• Special Events: Support the planning and execution of special events such as banquets, award ceremonies and press conferences.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties as needed, including data entry, filing, and answering inquiries.
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably with a major in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Photography and videography skills or interest a plus.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Full Time/Part Time:
Part timeUnion (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
20Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a college or university
- Major in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field (preferred)
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Photography and videography skills or interest
- Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems
- Familiarity with live-streaming or willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
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What We Do
As the first community college in the U.S., Joliet Junior College has been guiding students to brighter futures since 1901, serving over 30,000 students annually.
