Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl

2024-25 Communications Intern - FALL (Unpaid)

Orange Bowl Committee - Intern
Miami Lakes · FL
Communications/Community Relations: Communications Department Management
POSITION:            Communications Intern (Fall) 
DEPARTMENT:       Communications 
REPORTS TO:           Sr. Director, Communications 
STATUS:                Internship, Unpaid     
 
 
SUMMARY:   This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in Communications/Public Relations. Intern will observe, learn and develop skills necessary to explore career opportunities within the chosen field. Individual may qualify for college credit if allowed by their college/university. This position is an unpaid internship.  
 
 
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Intern will learn and be exposed to:
·         Inner workings of a major non-profit sports and event organization
·         Detailed and hands on operations of a Communications Department
·         Assist with media operations of Orange Bowl events, such as the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl
·         Develop and enhance skills of researching statistics and information, studying, updating, maintaining, filing and distributing of news clippings
·         Learn about distribution of press releases internally and externally
·         Understand tasks associated with OBC archival history (old game programs, game films & videos for all events, event photography)
·         Enhance skills of reviewing content and proofreading of publications and website
·         Other opportunities as may be available
 
PREREQUISITES
·         Pursuing a degree and/or career in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Media Relations  
·         Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel and typing skills. PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher, and InDesign a plus
·         Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
 
Note:Preferred commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule. 
 
**NOTE: The OBC conducts background screening and drug testing as part of its hiring process**
The OBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer