Internships and Graduate Assistant Opportunities

ESPN Live Video Graduate Assistant – The University of Akron

Department: Multimedia Services
Job Description: The University of Akron a NCAA Division 1 (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant working as an ESPN productions. We are looking for a high energy individual eager to gain extensive knowledge in live sports production while pursuing a Master’s Degree at The University of Akron. The individual chosen for this position will already have knowledge of multiple sports the University of Akron participates within NCAA’s Division I level, including (not limited to) volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, baseball and softball. The preferred candidate will have pre-existing knowledge of pre-& post production plans, Live on-air producing and directing roles for the minimum 35 events required by the Mid-American Conference. This role will have limited, if any opportunity for play x play or color analyst. This is a technical production-based opportunity using Ross Carbonite Switcher, Ross Xpression, Grass Valley Dyno Replay system and Hitachi video equipment. Preferred knowledge with Adobe Creative Cloud. Late nights, long weekends may be required.
Benefits of the role: This position includes paid tuition (student is required to pay for fees, books and parking) and a bi-weekly stipend for the academic year.
Job Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Admission to the University of Akron graduate school required. Please send a letter of application and resume to Chad Welker, Director of Multi Media Services, The University of Akron
Contact Information:

Chad Welker, Director, Multimedia Services
Phone: (330) 972-7665, Email: cvw1@uakron.edu

Athletics Media Relations Internship Opportunities

Department: Athletics Media Relations
Number of interns desired: Unlimited
Title that the interns would receive: Akron Athletics Media Relations Intern
Job Description: Internship candidates will report to the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications. Duties include, but are not limited to, gameday obligations of assigned sports (in-game statistics, in-game social media, distribution of stats, photography and graphic creation, etc.), may include copywriting (player bios, press releases, editing and record keeping). Share stories of our student-athletes and athletic programs. Individuals may be considered for an assistant contact role for select sport(s). In addition, this position may include responsibilities in maintaining GoZips.com, the department’s official website, and the University’s various athletics related social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.).
Benefits of the role: Interns receive real-time practical experience many areas of the Athletic Department as a communications or media relations specialist utilizing a multifaceted approach in several areas such as storytelling, journalism, statistics, game management, record keeping, photography, graphic and social media creation. Maintain brand awareness and promote UA athletic programs and UA student-athletes. Interns may also be issued athletic department attire.
Contact Information:

Brian Dennison, Assistant Athletics Director of Communications
Phone: (330) 962-0366, Email: bld2@uakron.edu

Athletics Marketing Internship

Department - Athletic Marketing Office
Number of interns desired: 2-5
Title that the interns would receive - Marketing Intern
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing- Marketing interns will work gameday to ensure the promotional aspects of the sport benefit the fans, student-athletes, and supporters of the programs. Marketing interns will also work behind the scenes on promotional activities, graphic design, and any back-end functions needed to ensure our sports are marketed and promoted successfully.
Benefits of the role - real world experience, course credit is available
Contact information:

Matt Pottorff, Sr. Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Email: mpottorff@uakron.edu

Athletics Ticketing Office Internship

Department - Athletic Ticket Office
Number of interns desired: 2-4
Title that the interns would receive - Ticketing Intern
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing- Ticketing Interns will join the Akron Zips Ticket Operations and Sales team to gain experience working in the ticket office on game days and during office hours. Through this internship, you will gain experience in sales calls, sales campaigns, ticket operations tasks, and game day operations and activations. Additionally, interns can take part in the Taymar Sales U Internship Program to network with members of other institutions and learn from industry leaders in the ticketing world. Internships are available year-round.
Benefits of the role - real world experience, course credit is available, Taymar Sales U Internship Program
Contact information:

Matt Heiligenberg, General Manager, Ticket Sales and Operations
Phone: (330) 972-6982, Email: mwh32@uakron.edu

Athletics Facilities, Events & Operations Internship

Number of interns desired: unlimited
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing: Data collection and implementation, Learning Scheduling software and inputting, Professional Development, Budgeting and Corresponding with support services, Social media accounts for the purpose of showcasing events held on campus, Inspection / Implement corrective measures, Overall facility aesthetics/ set ups and tear downs, Learn Logistical Planning, Preparation, and Implementation of NCAA Div. I Competitions and Events, Meeting and greeting visiting teams, officials and Guests, Event staffing, Event timelines, Pre & Post Event Logistics.
Job Requirements: (Approximately 50 office hours per semester (unpaid), up to 100 special event hours per semester, (compensation contingent on event). Current Collegiate Student, Must be able to clearly communicate through written and oral skills, Skills and knowledge of Office 365, Word & Excel is preferable, Must have great customer service skills and personality, ability to work with all types of people.
Contact:

Steve Berch, Assistant Athletics Director, Operations and Events
Phone: (330) 972-8207, Email: sb215@uakron.edu

Logan Hawkins, Manager, Athletics Operations & Events
Email: lmh173@uakron.edu

Athletics Compliance Internship

Department: Athletics Compliance
Number of interns desired: 1
Title that the interns would receive: Compliance Intern
Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate student or Graduate Student with a desire to pursue a career in college athletics compliance. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, and graphic design is a plus.
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing: An Athletic Compliance department oversees all aspects of student-athlete eligibility in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports. This includes, but is not limited to, student-athlete conduct, academic requirements, amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, and playing/practice seasons. An athletic compliance officer helps ensure that all the rules, regulations, and bylaws set forth by the institution, conference, and NCAA are followed. As a Compliance Intern, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate AD of Internal Operations and the Associate AD of Compliance. In this position, you will assist in the overall day-to-day operations of athletics compliance which includes monitoring NCAA and conference rules, educating the staff and student-athletes regarding all regulations, inputting data into compliance software programs, managing amateurism and recruiting bylaws, and assisting with reports.
Contact:

Matt Reinsel, Associate Athletic Director, Compliance
Phone: (234)-237-4113, Email: mreinsel@uakron.edu

Peak Sports Management Corporate Partnership Internship

Department: Athletics Corporate Partnership (Peak Sports MGMT)
Number of interns desired: 3
Title that the interns would receive: Corporate Partnership Intern
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing: As a Corporate Partnerships Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in sports marketing, sales, and corporate relations. Interns will assist with identifying and acquiring new partners, supporting sales efforts, contributing to partnership strategies, and participating in game-day activations
Benefits of the role - Real world hand-on experience, course credit available, Peak Sports MGMT Internship 16 week Training Program
Contact:

Allison Kimbrough, Director of Service
Phone: (330) 904-9070, Email: Allison@akronzips.com

Intern to the Senior Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer

Department: Senior Deputy Athletic Director/COO
Number of interns desired: 1
Title that the interns would receive: Athletics Intern to the COO
Brief job description as to what the interns would be doing: They will help create policies and procedures, PowerPoint presentations, data analysis, benchmarking, and experience a behind-the-scenes look to what goes into an athletic department’s administration. Football and/or basketball gameday responsibilities can occur depending on the intern’s availability and interest in helping with those responsibilities (ensuring suites and loge boxes are ready for gameday).
Benefits of the role: This individual will receive hands-on experience as to the daily role of the chief operating officer for the department and will experience a behind-the-scenes look to what goes into an athletic department’s administration.
Contact information:

Matt Pottorff, Sr. Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Email: mpottorff@uakron.edu