HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Athletics Communications department has announced it is looking for student interns for the 2022-23 academic year to offer NKU students the opportunity to work hands-on with a NCAA Division I program.
 
The department is currently looking for students who are interested in interning in creative video, photography, gameday administration, graphic design and/or social media.  
 
"Northern Kentucky University is filled with talented students in all areas, and with its great academic offerings in place, we are creating a way for students to break into the athletic communication field," Assistant AD for Athletics Communications Matthew Schaefer said. "As a former student intern myself, this is a valuable program we are looking to establish at NKU, where students start with us, take as much information and learning experience that they can, and move onto professional opportunities in the field following graduation."
 
The new internship program in athletic communications will offer students practical experience in the sports industry for students looking to break into the field. Interns will receive an overview of NCAA Division I athletic communications through a variety of different opportunities that will provide extensive hands-on experience. The internships are extremely valuable for students interested in working in sports.
 
In addition to increasing knowledge of the running of a NCAA DI Athletic Communications office, students will have the opportunity to receive course/internship credit, resume review and interview consultation and Adidas gameday and office gear.
 
If interested in becoming a part of a fun, fast-paced and valuable professional experience, please e-mail schaeferm10@nku.edu with your resume and/or creative portfolio for more information. The application process will be rolling and will begin immediately.
 
Positions are available in the following areas:
 
CREATIVE VIDEO INTERNS
Looking for students who have a passion for video, video editing and sports to create social and digital pieces that will be featured across the Northern Kentucky Athletics social media platforms and NKUNorse.com. Would also have the opportunity to produce pieces featured on the NKU ESPN+ broadcasts. Flexible hours scheduled around practices and games, with the opportunity to do the majority of editing remote.
 
PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS
Looking for students who have a passion for sports and photography. Photographers would get the chance to shoot all of NKU's different sports offerings and their work would be featured across the Northern Kentucky Athletics social platforms and NKUNorse.com. Would have the chance to shoot other events as well, from practices to award shows. Flexible schedule, with some nights and weekends required.
 
GAMEDAY ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION INTERNS
Looking for students who have a passion for sports, sports management and want to learn more about the running of NCAA Division I collegiate athletic events. Perfect for those interested in sports management, looking to gain hands-on experience from the athletics communication side of things. Would help in the stating of sports and providing assistance to the gameday communications staff, from stat running to helping facilitate interviews. Could also include in-game social media work. Flexible hours as work is based around games. Some nights and weekends are needed, but can work around the student's schedule to gain them experience over multiple sports.
 
GRAPHIC DESIGN/CREATIVE INTERNS
Looking to get your work featured across all NKU Athletics social accounts? We are looking for graphic design interns to help execute the Northern Kentucky Norse brand. From graphics to motion graphic work, opportunity will allow students to run with ideas and try out new things. May also have the opportunity to design some projects for the NKU ESPN+ broadcasts. Flexible hours and remote opportunities are available.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNS
Looking for a chance to run in-game coverage for NCAA Division I athletic accounts? We are seeking students with a passion for social and sports to assist with in-game coverage of NKU athletic events, along with the ability to freelance and help get their ideas produced with the communication staff to feature across all NKU Norse social platforms and NKUNorse.com. Position will be more than just in-game tweets. Nights and weekends work will be required, based around the different team schedules for NKU.


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