Intern - Corporate Communications
Atlanta Hawks
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
INTERN, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS (SPRING 2017)
Here’s your chance to experience a bold and dynamic organization first hand. The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club will be looking for passionate team players to participate in our Spring 2017 Internship Program. The program is designed to give top candidates real-life experience in the sports and entertainment industry, in addition to providing educational and networking opportunities. Educational components include interactive workshops, executive speaker series and job shadow opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
• Assist with special events (i.e. press conferences, interviews, concert media)
• Some writing and editing, including newsletters, blogs, and press releases
• Construct and maintain media contact lists
• Support communications/PR team media with pitching, station drops, communications plans and editorial calendars
• Help to develop our Speakers’ Bureau and award nomination presentations
• Support our Media Monitoring Specialist with creating reports to track media coverage for the organization
QUALIFICATIONS:
• The spring semester Internship Program will run from January through April (15 weeks)
• Open to any qualified applicant who can meet the time commitment and is at least a junior in college, graduate student or recent college graduate
• The GPA minimum requirement is 3.0
• Interns are expected to work at least 37.5 hours per week and may have additional game day responsibilities (depending on department assignments)
• The ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Interns are paid $9 per hour; course credit is available, if needed
• Interns are responsible for travel and housing arrangements
• Should have completed course work in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing
• Finalist will be asked to include 2 writing samples, maximum 300 words each
Applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. We do ask that you please do not call or email to check on the status of your application. A member of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest in the Atlanta Hawks.
Note:
When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Are you available to work late nights, weekends and holidays, if needed? (Yes/No)
2. If you are a final candidate for the Internship position, would you be able to provide 2 writing samples maximum 300 words each? (Yes/No)