Interns receive a total compensation of $23,520 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2025-26 Athletics Communications Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the family-like culture we have established. Embry Riddle Eagles is an NCAA Division ll institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
R309693 Athletics Communications Intern
R309694 Digital Media and Content Creation Intern
R309695 Sports Marketing and Campus Engagement Intern
R309696 Sports Marketing and Community Engagement Intern
Duration 10 Months, July to May
Compensation Interns receive a total compensation of $23,520 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
R309693 Athletics Communications Intern
Job Description
Assist the Athletics department with publicity and media coverage of all 22 Embry-Riddle NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, promoting student-athlete achievements, team accomplishments, and athletics branding across multiple platforms.
Serve as the main contact and secondary contact for designated sports.
Responsible for writing press releases, drafting feature stories, and compiling statistics and records for dissemination to all internal and external constituencies, including, but not limited to, the media, community, and opposing teams.
Assist in designing digital and traditional assets including game day graphics, pre-game posts, real-time in-game updates, partnership deliverables, student-athlete conference awards, etc.
Assist in the development and management of the Embry-Riddle athletics department's website and various social media platforms (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) ensuring current and engaging content for fans, recruits, and stakeholders.
Assist in capturing, editing, and posting high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
Support communications team in live stream production for home events, including setup, troubleshooting, and real-time management to ensure professional-quality broadcasts.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Assists in special events.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
“Fans First” mindset.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in communications and/or collegiate athletic administration/sports marketing as a career path.
Basic experience with Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/PrestoSports/Genius Sports in-game statistical programs.
Experience with video recording and editing, as well as motion graphics.
Please include a creative piece and sample press release with your submission.
R309694 Digital Media and Content Creation Intern
Job Description
Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage.
Capture, edit, and post high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
Assist in creating, implementing, and analyzing performance of the Embry-Riddle Athletics social media calendar.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop video concepts, storyboards, and scripts for various projects.
Maintain and organize video archives, including footage, graphics, and project files, for future use.
Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and reflects the department's values and objectives.
Contribute to the department’s corporate partnership efforts by assisting in the delivery of sponsorship inventory.
Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and manage in-game elements.
Support ticket sales and group fan experience initiatives, including game-day sales, sales kiosk setup, and execution of group entertainment.
Assist in managing Elevation Nation, the official student section's social media and engagement efforts.
Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Assists in special events.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Fans First mindset.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and strategy (Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.).
Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
Photography/videography experience.
R309695 Sports Marketing and Campus Engagement Intern
Job Description
Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and manage in-game elements.
Develop and maintain on-campus relationships including faculty/staff, student clubs & organizations, departments, colleges, etc.
Proactive in researching and coordinating activities and events on campus to increase brand awareness of the athletics program.
Support the Eagle Landing Student Club coordination, focusing on student engagement, activations and programming, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
Develop fan relations - You will be responsible for interacting with fans and enhancing the game-day fan experience through game day and grassroots marketing efforts.
Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage, etc.
Support ticket sales’ game day responsibilities, including sales kiosk setup, game day sales, and/or group fan experiences.
Support the department in corporate partnership initiatives by assisting with prospecting and soliciting new sponsors, developing strong professional relationships with partners, creating proposals for potential prospects, and activating contracted assets throughout the season.
Support administrative responsibilities, including tracking attendance, completing ticket reports, and the ordering and purchasing of marketing materials.
Manage and coordinate various appearances for the university’s mascot, Ernie the Eagle.
Assist in managing the student spirit club, Elevation Nation.
Assist in special events.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
“Fans First” mindset.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
R309696 Sports Marketing and Community Engagement Intern
Job Description
Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and manage in-game elements.
Develop and maintain community relationships including corporate partners, youth and educational organizations, volunteer networks, and other affinity groups.
Proactive in researching and coordinating activities and events in the Daytona Beach community to increase brand awareness of the athletics program.
Support the Michelob Ultra Courtside Club coordination, focusing on group sales, scheduling, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
Develop fan relations - You will be responsible for interacting with fans and enhancing the game-day fan experience through game day and grassroots marketing efforts.
Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage.
Support ticket sales’ game day responsibilities, including sales kiosk setup, game day sales, and/or group fan experiences.
Support the department in corporate partnership initiatives by assisting with prospecting and soliciting new sponsors, developing strong professional relationships with partners, creating proposals for potential prospects, and activating contracted assets throughout the season.
Support administrative responsibilities, including tracking attendance, completing ticket reports, and the ordering and purchasing of marketing materials.
Manage and coordinate various appearances for the university’s mascot, Ernie the Eagle.
Assists in managing the student section club, Elevation Nation.
Assists in special events.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
“Fans First” mindset
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
