Athletic Communications Intern / Assistant

Position Number: 10CMS2605

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

The NC State Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for an 11-month internship (Aug – June) in Athletics Communications. The interns will report to the Assistant AD of Athletic Communications and will assist the Athletics Communications office with coverage of the University’s 22-Varsity Sport Athletics Program. The anticipated start date is August 2026 with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. Dates are somewhat flexible. The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $12.50 with a maximum of 40 hours per week. The successful candidates will perform the following duties:

• Serve as the primary Athletic Communications contact for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs and for Swimming and Diving, as well as assist with other sports as assigned.
• Develop content plans and social media strategies for Athletics social media outlets and GoPack.com.
• Work closely with coaches and student-athletes of assigned sports to positively promote activities both inside and outside the field of competition.
• Utilize communications strategies to reach national, regional and local media and supporters to generate publicity consistent with the mission of NC State Athletics.
• Foster and maintain positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
• Research, write and release sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
• Serve as host to members of the media at games and events.
• Coordinate media operations at all home events for assigned sports.
• Compile statistics and maintain records.
• Report statistics and information to Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA offices.
• Maintain knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA, ACC and University as it relates to this position to ensure compliance.

Is Time Limited: No

If Yes, Appointment Length: 11 months

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: Athletics

Classification Title: Temporary-Professional NonFaculty

Working Title: Athletic Communications Intern / Assistant

Work Schedule: Varies with nights, weekend and holidays as needed.

Other Work/Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Department Required Skills: Undergraduate or intern experience working in a collegiate communications/media relations department. Strong verbal and writing skills required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: 1 year experience working in a collegiate communications/media relations department.

Required License or Certification: n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?: No

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12.50/hour

Job Open Date: 05/11/2026