Assistant Sports Communication – Media Content

Build Your Portfolio. Lead Game-Day Media. Tell the Story of College Athletics.

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and driven media professional to join our athletics team as an Assistant Sports Communication – Media Content. This is an entry-level opportunity to gain elite, hands-on experience in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment, working directly with the Director of Athletic Communications to shape the digital voice and visual identity of a competitive athletic program.

This role is ideal for candidates who want to build a strong professional portfolio, gain real broadcast and content leadership experience, and make an immediate impact in college athletics.

What You’ll Do

🎥 Create & Lead High-Level Content

• Produce dynamic, engaging content across social media, web, and digital platforms
• Write game recaps, feature stories, and press releases
• Design graphics for game-day, recruiting, and brand storytelling
• Capture and edit photo and video content that elevates program visibility

📡 Run Live Event Production

• Be actively involved in live streaming and broadcast production for home events
• Operate cameras, manage audio/graphics, and support on-air talent coordination
• Help lead and supervise student production crews—including simultaneous events
• Gain real experience in multi-camera and digital broadcast environments

🏟 Own Game-Day Experience

• Play a key role in game-day communication and operations
• Contribute to live stats, media coordination, and real-time storytelling
• Work cross-functionally with coaching and operations staff

📊 Work With Data & Performance Insight

• Compile and manage team statistics across multiple sports
• Utilize reporting tools to support content, storytelling, and performance insights

⚡ Operate Like a Professional

• Assist with communication strategy, scheduling, and media planning
• Take ownership of assigned projects and lead key initiatives throughout the year
• Build relationships across the athletic department and campus

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates who want more than an internship—they want real responsibility and career-building experience.

✅ Preferred Background & Experience

• Experience working in college athletics, sports organizations, or media environments
• Proven ability in digital content creation and storytelling
• Experience with live streaming, broadcasting, or video production (YouTube, ESPN , etc.)
• Skills in graphic design, photography, and/or videography
• Familiarity with game-day operations or athletic communications

✅ Core Skills

• Strong writing, communication, and storytelling ability
• Creative mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Leadership potential and willingness to take initiative

Why This Role Stands Out

• 🎯 Build a professional portfolio with real, published work
• 📡 Gain live broadcast and production experience
• 🏆 Work directly in college athletics and sports media
• 🚀 Take on leadership responsibilities early
• 🤝 Network with coaches, administrators, and media professionals

Position Details

• Type: Internship / Part-Time (Paid / Stipend / Academic Credit)
• Schedule: Evenings and weekends required; based on athletic events

Apply Now

Submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio or work samples (strongly encouraged)
• Cover Letter