Dragon Athletics looking for interns
Marketing/PR/Promotion/Photography/Design/Operations
POSITION SUMMARY
Dragon Athletics Media & Public Relations interns will assist the Athletics department staff by assisting the Media and Public Relations Office in distributing a variety of content to fans and stakeholders with the goal of increasing attendance, engagement, and revenue.
This position requires a range of 5-10 hours per week for the duration of November 14 through May 11. This weekly commitment includes at least 5 hours in the office and possibly 5-10 hours staffing numerous Dragons sporting events, most of which take place on weekends, in the evening, or on holidays. The internship is worth credit hours if given your program of study allows. This is an unpaid position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Dragon Athletics Media & PR interns will assist the Athletics department with a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to graphic design, social media management, video and audio production, photography, journalism, sports information, operations, staff management, digital signage, contract management, promotions, Scorch, media writing, website management, event management, and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A student currently enrolled in a four-year institution. The applicant should
have strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Experience with both Mac and PC computer, Microsoft Office package and Adobe
Creative Suite CS5 preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Frequent weekend and evening work
• Assist in the management of office staff to optimize the talents, skills and
time of each
• Value the multiple demographics and their preferred communication platforms
while consistently upholding MSUM visual standards
• Always be sensitive in my dealings with other personnel, visitors, and
students, so that all are treated in a respectful, professional, and humane manner
• Be respectful of and sensitive to the rights, responsibilities and duties of others, and respectful of the human rights of all racial, ethnic, and religious groups, including but not limited to protected groups as defined by state statute
• Maintain professional level of conduct and interaction with other staff so that staff dissension is minimized
• Maintain control and composure during difficult and stressful situations to instill a calming effect on others.
• Physical requirements (e.g. lifting and carrying equipment and materials, required overnight travel, etc.)
This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under her/his
supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing
duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
*This contract binds both parties to adhere to all MSUM Student Employment and Athletics department policies and guidelines