Serve as the media relations contact for 3-4 assigned Olympic sports

(possible sport assignments include volleyball, field hockey, softball, baseball, women’s lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, golf, rowing, water polo, Hall of Fame)
 

Internship will begin August 1, 2022 and conclude May 31, 2023

• The following responsibilities are expected for assigned sports:
• Write recaps, releases and other promotional stories
• Distribution of news and other announcements to local, regional and national media via digital platforms
• Create social media content (graphics, gameday and relevant in-game content) that aligns with established University and Athletics social media strategies and style guidelines
• Produce game programs and record books
• Maintain statistical archives and related program records
• Travel with teams as necessary (emphasis on travel for postseason competitions)
• Serve as communications liaison with BIG EAST Conference and NCAA staff

• Work closely with coaching staffs, marketing and video departments in promotion of teams and student-athletes; regularly attend operations meetings as necessary for the planning of such promotional activities
• Assist with game management responsibilities at home men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football games; will also assist at some game day events for non-assigned Olympic sports
• Contribute content and help with performing routine maintenance of official Athletic Department website, Villanova.com 
• Represent Villanova University, Villanova Athletics and the Media Relations Office in a professional manner in all interactions with school administrators, coaching staffs, student-athletes and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of and a willingness to comply with NCAA and conference regulations
• Other office duties and non-specific sport responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED SKILLS
 Bachelor’s Degree required

            (undergraduate degree in communication, sports management or related field preferred)

• Minimum one year of previous experience in a collegiate media relations office is required 
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends at sporting events is required 
• Excellent sports journalism writing and communication abilities with a knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines is expected 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop 
• Familiarity with Stat Crew and NCAA Live Stats software platforms strongly preferred 
• Previous experience assisting with official team social media accounts is a plus 
• Previous photographic and post-event photo editing experience is a strong plus 
• General sports knowledge and willingness to learn about new sports is required

 
TO APPLY
 

• Submit application, resume, cover letter, references and writing samples to Dean Kenefick, dean.kenefick@villanova.edu