POSITION: Communications Intern
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Communications & Digital Media
STATUS: Internship, Unpaid, Onsite
SUMMARY: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in Communications/Public Relations. Intern will observe, learn and develop skills necessary to explore career opportunities within the chosen field. Individual may qualify for college credit if allowed by their college/university. This position is an unpaid internship.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Intern will learn and be exposed to:
- Inner workings of a major non-profit sports and event organization
- Detailed and hands on operations of a Communications Department
- Assist with media operations of Orange Bowl events, such as the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl
- Develop and enhance skills of researching statistics and information, studying, updating, maintaining, filing and distributing of news clippings
- Learn about distribution of press releases internally and externally
- Understand tasks associated with OBC archival history (old game programs, game films & videos for all events, event photography)
- Enhance skills of reviewing content and proofreading of publications and website
- Assist OBIE mascot appearances and supporting promotional activations, including portraying OBIE at events as needed.
- Other opportunities as may be available
PREREQUISITES
- Pursuing a degree and/or career in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Media Relations
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel and typing skills. PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher, and InDesign a plus
- Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
- Valid Driver's License
Note: Preferred commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule.
**NOTE: The OBC conducts background screening and drug testing as part of its pre-employment hiring process**
The OBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
