Mar

31

Job Posting: USA Football Communications Internship

Filed Under Career, Job Openings 

USA Football is looking for a communications intern (maybe two interns) and they’re willing to pay you. For more information about the opening, please visit this website.

Position Description

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, hosts more than 100 football training events annually offering education for coaches and game officials, skill development for players and resources for youth football league commissioners. The independent non-profit also manages U.S. national teams within the sport for international competitions.

Endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002 through the NFL Youth Football Fund, USA Football leads the development of youth, high school, and international amateur football. Former U.S. Congressman and NFL quarterback Jack Kemp serves as USA Football’s chairman. Among those on USA Football’s board of directors are NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell.

USA Football interns are compensated and have opportunities to apply communications coursework to practical applications within an exciting, business-casual workplace. We currently seek one or two communications interns to work full days (9a to 5p). We offer a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

? Write football-related editorial on deadline for usafootball.com and USA Football Magazine, a nationally-distributed magazine dedicated to grassroots football
? Draft public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets and other materials as directed
? Identify potential news story ideas relevant to USA Football programs and initiatives
? Pitch story ideas to media, primarily those reporting on sports and health
? Attend and participate in internal meetings and brainstorming sessions
? Pitch USA Football spokespeople as guests for radio programs

Qualifications:

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
? Provide up to five writing samples; published news articles or PR materials
? Strong organizational skills and professionalism
? Possessing media experience and football knowledge is a plus

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