Working Title
Strategic Communications Assistant
Department
Athletics (Adm)
Work Unit
Athletics Admin/Support
Work Location
Student Activity Center
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Temporary - Full-time
Work Schedule
Varies depending on athletic events, included nights, weekends and some travel
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Duties and Responsibilities
The Charlotte 49ers are seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to serve an internship in the area of Strategic Communications for the 2026-27 academic year. The individual chosen will serve as the communications contact for select sports programs as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director – Strategic Communications and be responsible for all that entails, including publications, press releases, statistical updates, game coverage and maintenance of the athletic department website. The selected individual should possess strong writing and interpersonal skills, working knowledge of college athletic departments or professional sports franchises, an advanced understanding of and and an aptitude in the social media space, and willingness to learn desktop publishing and live stats software. Additional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography, and graphic design are a plus
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
08/01/2026
Expected Length of Assignment
10 months
Posting Open Date
05/27/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
This position does require weekend and evening hours.
Please attach 3-5 writing samples or work samples (such as pdfs of games notes or media guides, web links to game recaps).
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and professional experience.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.
