Sports Information Intern
- Employer
- Joliet Junior College
- Location
- Main Campus, Joliet, IL
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director
Position Summary: The Sports Information Intern will assist the Sports Information Specialist in promoting and publicizing the college's athletic programs. This internship provides hands-on experience in sports media relations, content creation and event management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Media Relations: Assist in writing and distributing press releases, game previews and recaps to local media outlets.
• Content Creation: Develop content for the athletic department's website and social media platforms, including photos and videos.
• Statistics and Records: Help maintain accurate statistics for all sports teams and update historical records.
• Event Coverage: Attend home games and select away games to provide live updates, take photographs, and gather post-game quotes. Familiarity with live-streaming or willingness to learn preferred.
• Publications: Assist in the production of media guides, game programs and other promotional materials.
• Special Events: Support the planning and execution of special events such as banquets, award ceremonies and press conferences.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties as needed, including data entry, filing, and answering inquiries.
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably with a major in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Photography and videography skills or interest a plus.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.Full Time/Part Time:Part timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:20
Organization
Working at Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.
Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.
The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel is the cornerstone of JJC's commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.
JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.
Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.
- Website
- https://employment.jjc.edu/
- Telephone
- 815-280-2266
- Location
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1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet
IL
60433
United States
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