Job Description
This 10-month internship reports to the Director of Athletic Communications and serves as the primary media contact for a handful of Cornell's 37 varsity sports (sport assignments to be decided this summer). The position will be responsible for creative new media and social media outreach (Facebook, Twitter, etc.); creating and editing video content; writing releases after athletic contests for local, regional and hometown consumption as well as for the web site; media relations; updatingcornellbigred.com ; other assignments include supervising student personnel; performing game day press box management for home athletic events; and maintaining player and sport records.
We will work with the selected candidate on learning publication writing, designing, editing and production for departmental publications; providing support for TV, radio and web broadcasts; statistic compilation using various software applications, and supervision of student personnel.
This is internship includes a monthly living allowance of $1,750 per month for 10 months and covers the time period from August 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. No relocation expenses or Visa sponsorship are available for this internship.
Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred.
•Previous work experience in graphic design as an undergraduate, graduate, or intern preferred.
•Demonstrated knowledge of video editing and graphic design.
•Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite.
•Understanding of social media platforms.
•Experience with content management systems a plus.
•Must have an excellent knowledge of athletics and athletic terminology.
•Must be able to work long hours including nights and weekends.
•Ability to work with diverse personalities under pressure.
•Service minded.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Local area, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Night shift,