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SalaryPeach Bowl, Inc. is seeking candidates to fill internship positions for the 2024-2025 college football season. The internship program period begins July 15, 2024 and concludes Jan. 15, 2025. Each position pays a salary of $2,500.00 per month. Please note that housing is not provided by Peach Bowl, Inc.
This year’s interns will help plan and execute the Aflac Kickoff Game featuring Clemson vs. Georgia on Labor Day weekend and the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day. Interns are assigned to a specific concentration area but are expected to provide support to all areas of the company’s business in a direct, supporting or administrative role.
Qualified applicants should have a team-first mentality and be sports-minded, self-motivators willing to accept the long hours and hard work required to succeed in the sports industry. Additionally, qualified applicants should be committed to pursuing a career in the business of athletics.
APPLICANT GUIDELINES
- Candidates applying for the Communications role are required to submit at least three writing samples in addition to a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. Ideal examples of content to submit would be press releases, feature stories or similar professional writings. Please link to all writing samples with the cover letter while completing the application on TeamWork.
- Candidate cover letters should fully respond to the following questions/requests:
- Please clearly indicate the concentration area for which you are applying.
- Please indicate if you will have any academic obligations (classes, projects, etc.) during the period of July 15, 2024 through Jan. 15, 2025.
- Address how your prior work experience and skill set specifically make you the ideal candidate for a position with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
All required documents must be received by midnight ET on March 31, 2024. Applicant submissions without all of the required documentation or submissions not received by the deadline will not be considered.
Candidates should not contact the Peach Bowl, Inc. office for initial status updates. Candidate evaluation consists of a resume evaluation period, Zoom interview period and a final in-person interview period (which could also be conducted remotely, depending on the location of the candidate). Final selection of candidates is targeted for the end of April. Please note that the final selection date could be extended as evaluations are conducted.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 40 hours per week at the Peach Bowl, Inc. office in Atlanta. Work may be required after normal business hours, on holidays and weekends.
2. Should possess an undergraduate degree. A postgraduate/master’s degree in an applicable field (Sport Management, Sport Administration, Marketing, Communications, MBA, etc.) is not required but preferred.
3. Must be able to handle pressure and take initiative.
4. Must have high attention to detail, and the ability to organize and complete a diverse set of tasks in a timely manner.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable computer programs.
7. Other requirements as specified on role descriptions.
Communications
PRIMARY POSITION ROLE: Responsible for assisting with day-to-day projects and initiatives in support of PBI’s communications, messaging and branding goals. Position will contribute to specific aspects of the organization’s public relations and media operations efforts, while also assisting in other areas.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Media Lists
- Maintain and manage Bowl media lists and update as necessary
- Press Clips
- Collect and sort all incoming media clips
- Input data into clip database
- Collateral Production
- Manage production of:
- Game program
- Media information guide
- Flip cards
- Additional collateral materials
- Assist with content development for all print projects
- Manage production of:
- Media Relations
- Write, edit and proof news releases and media alerts
- Assist in developing story angles and media outreach
- Book and coordinate media interviews
- Respond to media inquiries
- Media Operations
- Assist with fulfillment and distribution of media credentials
- Assist with the creation and execution of the media operations timelines
- Assist in Bowl Week media operations, including media hotel operations, press conferences, media transportation, etc.
- Update the official Bowl media App
- Game day
- Assist in set up of press box
- Assist with operating Media Will Call
- Enforce/monitor field level policies
- Assist with postgame press conference and media access
- Assist with management of media operations volunteers
- The Dodd Trophy
- Draft press releases for watch lists and coach of the week honors
- Assist with compiling media lists and conducting media outreach for various announcements
- Create profiles for all Dodd Trophy finalists
- Other
- Research as needed
- Maintenance of PR operation manuals
- Scheduling of photographers and creation of shot charts
- Scheduling of PR team meetings and updating agendas
- Assist other interns as needed (Staff volunteer events, Board meetings, etc.)
- Assist with the Bowl’s PR efforts around its charitable initiatives
- Monitor/update game record books and game recaps
- Assist with compiling game notes on matchups
- Research and collect data on potential Hall of Fame inductee class
Responsibilities are subject to change
STAFF SUPERVISION: Vice President of Communications and the Communications Director
PREFERENCES FOR AN IDEAL CANDIDATE:
1. Previous communications experience in the sports industry
2. Strong writing skills and proficiency in AP Style
3. Media operations and event planning experience, particularly related to a major sporting event
4. Experience working with media
5. Strong attention to detail and research skills around game statistics, record monitoring, etc.
6. The ability to work well individually and as a team member in a fast-paced environment
7. Display a willingness to learn and complete tasks regardless of their nature
8. Working knowledge of college football and the College Football Playoff
