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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 2 days ago

Athletics Communications Intern

Daytona Beach, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking applicants for the 2025-26 Athletics Communications Internship. The role involves assisting with publicity and media coverage of athletic programs, promoting student-athlete achievements, and managing digital content across various platforms.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assist the Athletics department with publicity and media coverage of all 22 Embry-Riddle NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, promoting student-athlete achievements, team accomplishments, and athletics branding across multiple platforms

Serve as the main contact and secondary contact for designated sports

Responsible for writing press releases, drafting feature stories, and compiling statistics and records for dissemination to all internal and external constituencies, including, but not limited to, the media, community, and opposing teams

Assist in designing digital and traditional assets including game day graphics, pre-game posts, real-time in-game updates, partnership deliverables, student-athlete conference awards, etc

Assist in the development and management of the Embry-Riddle athletics department's website and various social media platforms (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) ensuring current and engaging content for fans, recruits, and stakeholders

Assist in capturing, editing, and posting high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment

Support communications team in live stream production for home events, including setup, troubleshooting, and real-time management to ensure professional-quality broadcasts

Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays

Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content

Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests

Assists in special events

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteCommunication skillsVideo recordingStatcrew/The Automated ScorebookCollegiate athletics knowledgeWillingness to learnOrganization skillsTime management skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree required

“Fans First” mindset

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills

Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment

Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department

Preferred

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in communications and/or collegiate athletic administration/sports marketing as a career path

Basic experience with Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/PrestoSports/Genius Sports in-game statistical programs

Experience with video recording and editing, as well as motion graphics

Please include a creative piece and sample press release with your submission

Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

Founded in 1926