Amherst College
Athletics Communications Intern (casual position)
Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, 01002
Athletics Communications Intern
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. 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: 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 https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. 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.
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. 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: 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 https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. 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.