Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Intern position in its Athletics Media Relations Department.

Job Description

The selected candidate will serve as the primary contact for selected

sports as well as assisting with other sports as assigned. Duties will

include, but are not limited to, timely production of website content,

social media content, press releases and publications for assigned sports.

Successful input, compilation and distribution of statistics for assigned sports

is also necessary and some travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree and acceptance into a graduate program at Gardner-Webb are

required. A degree in sports management, communications, journalism or

related field and experience as an undergraduate in an athletics

communications office is preferred. Familiarity with statistics software

(StatCrew/Genius), social media platforms, desktop publishing software (Adobe

Photoshop, InDesign, Creative Suite) and photography is also preferred.

Compensation

The two-year position begins with the 2022-2023 academic year and includes a bi-weekly stipend, books and a limited meal plan.

Other Details

Evening and weekend hours are common and holiday hours are also expected.

The position reports to the Assistant Athletics Director for Media

Relations.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, three references and

writing samples to Marc Rabb ( mrabb@gardner-webb.edu ). Review of

applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is

filled.