Will Hancock Communications Intern - Big 12 Sports
POSITION TITLE: Will Hancock Communications Intern
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Intern 20 Hours per week
DEPARTMENT NAME: Communications
ESTIMATED START DATE: ASAP
POSITION FUNCTION:
Are you passionate about intercollegiate athletics and looking for a paid hands-on experience in the world of communication at the Conference office level? Join us at the Big 1 2 Conference, where we are dedicated to providing our institutions with excellent support as they ensure the best athletic and academic experience for their student-athletes.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The intricacies of planning and executing large-scale sports championships
Coordination and communication with host venues and other stakeholders
Document preparation and management for high-profile events
Effective methods for handling special projects and logistical challenges
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Day-to-day support of select Olympic sports
Support of Communications Staff (Coordinator and Assistant Director) with digital and website projects and updates
Compile and distribute daily news clippings for entire Big 12 Office
Support of the preparation and execution of select spring Big 12 championship events.
Production and editing of weekly notes for select sports
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Previous sports or college athletic communications experience preferred
Excellent written, oral, and communication/ presentation skills
Detail-oriented, proactive and strong organizational skills
EDUCATION
Prefer sophomore or above (open to graduate students)
Prefer GPA of 3.2 or higher
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking bending, listening, speaking, and use of office equipment.
Some requirements for lifting, pushing, or pulling items less than 30 pounds.
Ability to work long non-standard hours, including holidays, nights, weekends, game days or other event dates.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered for this position, candidates can be directed to submit their cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hr@big12sports.com.
ABOUT THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE
The Big 12 enters its 29th year as one of the nations premier conferences in college athletics under the leadership of Commissioner Brett Yormark. Since joining the Conference in August 2022, Yormark has elevated the Big 12 to new heights, emphasizing marketing, brand building and instilling an innovative strategy that has resonated across the college athletics landscape.