General position summary: As a versatile writer for student-athlete features and
newsletter communications, the internal and member communications intern assists
the communications staff in supporting the mission of the NCAA. The intern must be a
strong writer and adept in interpersonal communication, time management and
organization. Responsibilities
Content Creation
Write feature stories, newsletters and communications materials.
Develop content aligned with NCAA communications goals.
Produce engaging stories highlighting student-athletes and member schools.
Newsletter Management
Lead production of internal newsletters.
Support external member newsletters.
Analyze content performance and recommend improvements.
Strategic Communications
Collaborate with departments across the national office.
Support communications planning for NCAA events.
Ensure content is accurate, clear and audience focused.
Essential duties:
Develop written content that aligns with the communications department’s goals and advances the national office’s mission.
Collaborate with other NCAA departments, member schools, conferences and other affiliate groups to identify stories that align with the NCAA’s storytelling strategy, which includes highlighting student-athletes who excel athletically and academically, showcasing the diversity of the NCAA athlete community, and displaying how the college athletics experience benefits student-athletes at all levels of the Association.
Lead production of The Disk, the NCAA’s intranet and weekly internal newsletter for all staff and contractors, and oversee the writing of staff features and announcements.
Help manage and develop content for key external newsletters to NCAA member schools.
Develop strategy and decision-making based on content analytics.
Partner with other communications units to help increase the reach of written content, including via social media, search engine optimization and external media pitches.
Support the planning and execution of communication efforts for NCAA events.
Ensure all written content is accurate and meets group goals for communicating in clear, concise language.
Desired knowledge, skills and abilities:
Experience writing and developing content for campus organizations, including athletics departments, university publications and other organizations.
Experience producing and executing a strategic content plan for newsletter communications.
Ability to work well on collaborative projects but also able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Strong decision-making and attention to detail.
Comfort collaborating and communicating with various internal and external stakeholders.
Experience as an active leader on campus and work as a writer and/or communicator, preferably in athletics or higher education. Candidates are graduating seniors or recent graduates.
For information and to apply: https://www.ncaa.org/what-we-do/programs/postgraduate-internships/communications/