Athletics Communications Intern (casual position) Job at Amherst College, Amherst, MA

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  • Amherst College
  • Amherst, MA

Job Description

Athletics Communications Intern (casual position)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6131

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Athletics Communications Intern position. The Athletics Communications Intern is a part-time, one-year term, casual position, without benefits, starting at $16.25/hour. Amherst College Athletic Communications invites applications for an internship position for the 2024-2025 academic year. Supervised by the Director of Athletic Communications, this position will average approximately 20 hours per week assisting in the coverage of our 27 varsity athletic programs.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a primary media contact for selected sports

  • Maintain in-game and cumulative statistics

  • Oversee student worker athletic communications staff on game-days

  • Write press releases, including game recaps, award announcements, and student profiles for amherst.athletics.edu

  • Assist with the management of the department's social media platforms and in the creation of photo and video content

  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

  • Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently

  • Excellent writing and editing abilities

  • Familiarity with Adobe Suite and statistical programs preferred

  • Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and their specific playing rules, NCAA regulations and statistics

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work nights and weekends

  • The Amherst College Athletic Communications Office uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) as our primary editing software and PrestoStats and NCAA Genius LiveStats as our primary stat software.

  • Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Applicants should upload a resume and at least two writing samples.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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