Athletic Communications Intern (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletic Communications Intern to support the Athletics Communications unit.

The Athletic Communications Intern will serve as the main contact for men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s squash and women’s squash. The intern will also support other sports as needed. The ideal candidate will be organized, have good communication skills, and always striving to learn and improve. The day-to-day schedule will be set as dictated by the needs of the Associate Athletics Director for Athletics Communications. Work will be reviewed in an effort to receive feedback and direction. This position requires a flexible schedule: evening and weekend hours as assigned. The athletics communications intern will abide and adhere to all NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact for men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s squash and women’s squash

• Support the athletics communications staff and the department’s needs

• Write press releases, game recaps and manage social media and website accounts

• Collect, maintain and distribute information to constituencies in an effort to foster or promote interest in and loyalty toward the Department of Athletics and its mission

• Exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies

• Work with media representatives at the local, state and national level

• Event management; supervising student assistants

• Photography and graphics design as needed to support sport programs

• Writer for donor publication

• Other duties as assigned

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletic Communications Intern to support the Athletics Communications unit.

The Athletic Communications Intern will serve as the main contact for men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s squash and women’s squash. The intern will also support other sports as needed. The ideal candidate will be organized, have good communication skills, and always striving to learn and improve. The day-to-day schedule will be set as dictated by the needs of the Associate Athletics Director for Athletics Communications. Work will be reviewed in an effort to receive feedback and direction. This position requires a flexible schedule: evening and weekend hours as assigned. The athletics communications intern will abide and adhere to all NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact for men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s squash and women’s squash

• Support the athletics communications staff and the department’s needs

• Write press releases, game recaps and manage social media and website accounts

• Collect, maintain and distribute information to constituencies in an effort to foster or promote interest in and loyalty toward the Department of Athletics and its mission

• Exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies

• Work with media representatives at the local, state and national level

• Event management; supervising student assistants

• Photography and graphics design as needed to support sport programs

• Writer for donor publication

• Other duties as assigned

Anticipated hiring range: $16.00/hour

Expectations:

• August 2026 – May 2027
• In office 20 - 40 hours per week (Hours can be flexible)
• Additional assigned sporting events on nights and weekends
• $16 per hour, max 1500 hours per year
• Opportunity for additional compensation working external events
• Apparel: Office – business casual/Events – khakis & UVA branded polo

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVA... and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter. Search on requisition number: R0063298. ​

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in English or Communications

Experience: At least one year of experience

Licensure: None

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working in a collegiate athletics or professional sports communications office as an undergraduate student-intern or graduate assistant. A working knowledge of photography and graphics design and Adobe products. Knowledge of Genius Sports statistics programs.

Physical Demands:

This is a job that requires some physical activity including lifting objects greater than 40 pounds and shooting cameras for extended periods in addition to sedentary desk work.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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