Strategic Communications Internship

Description
South Alabama Athletics is seeking a strategic communications intern for the 2026-27 academic year. This position will work with assigned teams in the athletic department to help promote the brand of Jaguar Athletics through multiple media outlets, including social media, press releases, press conference, feature stories, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the strategic communications office

Promote intercollegiate programs on a national, regional and local level

Acts as liaison between the athletic department and all media outlets

Serve as the social media manager for assigned programs

Develop and maintain all aspects of USAJaguars.com

Perform sports information/public relations duties, to include but not limited to, designing and writing media guides and brochures, games notes and press releases

Generate team and player story ideas

Compile and maintains team statistics and records

Coordinate press box operations and issuing of credentials

File necessary reports with theNCAAand Sun Belt Conference

Travel with teams for media relations/promotion of away events as required

Attend various athletic events and functions to include evenings and weekends

Other duties as assigned

Salary and Job Information

This is a full-time, one-year internship with the potential to renew for a second year

The salary for this position is $18,000 per year

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field, and previous experience in an athletic communications setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a college athletics setting as a graduate or student assistant

Experience with NCAA Live Stats and/or StatCrew software

Experience managing college athletics social media accounts

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