Position: Public Relations Intern
Hours: Vary by week, depending upon season. Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Start/End Date: Interns are accepted throughout the year with start and end dates to be agreed upon by intern and supervisor
Applications Accepted: Any time
Pay: Not applicable (may qualify for academic credit)
Qualifications: Strong writing ability required; applicant must be able to handle several tasks while meeting deadlines
Job Description:
- Implement ways to promote Lafayette College through its athletic endeavors while seeking to reach key audiences, including prospective student-athletes, current students, the campus community, alumni, media and fans.
- Maintain editorial aspects of GoLeopards.com, including but not limited to press releases, game previews and recaps, player bios, statistics, feature stories, photo galleries and schedules.
- Work extensively with photos, including taking photos at assigned events, labeling photos on shared photo server, posting photo galleries and also selecting photos for use in College publications and hometown media outlets. Assist with team and individual photo shoots.
- Maintain statistics for NCAA Division I sports, including serving as the official scorekeeper at some contests while also helping to research and compile career and all-time statistics during office hours.
- Design and update printed publications including game programs, brochures, media guides, etc. using Adobe Indesign. Create and update social media graphics using Indesign and Photoshop while also assisting with social media efforts.
- Help oversee/arrange student-athlete interviews at practices, during office hours and after games.
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Philip LaBella, Director of Athletic Communications.
