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Nexstar Broadcasting

Unpaid Intern, Weather

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Possess strong communication skills * Flexible in performing a variety of assignments and tasks ... national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms ...

Amedisys, Inc.

Registered Nurse Home Health

Bloomington, IN · On-site

$33.75 - $41.25/hr

Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more ... Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team. * Plans and provides ...

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What is a Sports Communication Intern job?

A Sports Communication Intern assists with media relations, content creation, and promotional activities for a sports organization. Responsibilities may include writing press releases, managing social media accounts, coordinating interviews, and helping with game-day operations. Interns gain hands-on experience in sports journalism, broadcasting, and public relations while building industry connections. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in a career in sports media, marketing, or communications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sports Communication Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Communication Intern, you need solid writing, public relations, and media coordination skills, often supported by coursework or experience in communications, journalism, or sports management. Familiarity with press release formats, social media management tools (like Hootsuite or Sprout Social), and basic graphic design platforms (such as Canva) is highly beneficial. Strong interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively promoting sports organizations, engaging fans, and supporting the communication needs of athletic teams and departments.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Sports Communication Intern during a sports season?

As a Sports Communication Intern during a sports season, you might assist in writing game recaps, preparing press releases, updating social media accounts, and coordinating interviews between athletes and media outlets. You'll also likely help manage press conferences, track media coverage, and ensure that game-day materials like rosters and statistics are accurate and distributed. The role often involves close collaboration with coaches, athletes, marketing staff, and external media representatives. This hands-on experience provides valuable exposure to the fast-paced environment of sports media and communication, helping you build a strong foundation for future career opportunities in the industry.

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Digital Partnerships Intern - Fall 2026

Digital Partnerships Intern - Fall 2026

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Internship

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Internship Term: Fall 2026 (September-December)
Internship Location: on-site in Indianapolis, IN
Anticipated Time Commitment: approximately 20 hours per week
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Digital Partnerships Intern to assist our Digital Marketing and Corporate Partnerships teams in sales and activation for digital content assets on social media, video production, websites, email, and mobile apps for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. The intern will work closely with Pacers Sports & Entertainment front office staff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with partnership activations and digital coverage at various company events, including Pacers & Fever games.
  • Project management and partner coordination for contracted digital elements.
  • Develop and update project plans and timelines
  • Monitor project milestones and deliverables
  • Understand the brand and business objectives of each Pacers and Fever Partner.
  • Monitor and analyze various digital marketing campaign metrics and share key learnings with internal and external partners.
  • Assist in the ideation and creation of packages for prospective corporate partners.
  • Meaningful contribution to digital marketing topics including best practices, industry trends, resources to assist with gathering, and uncovering partner marketing objectives.
  • Support the department in day-to-day tasks and undertake projects/activities as recommended by the Digital Partnerships Manager.
  • Ensure the efficient and timely delivery of all digital partnership projects and initiatives.
  • Understand and align with all company policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal capabilities, self-motivation, ability to work well among others and take initiative.
  • Ability to interact, collaborate and communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external people in a professional and ethical manner.
  • A positive and hardworking personality.
  • High level interpersonal, planning, time management and problem solving skills.
  • High level attention to detail.
  • Ability to resolve tasks and department efficiencies.
  • High level presentation and interpersonal attributes.
  • Ability to cope with high pressure situations and fast-paced environments.
  • Innovative, positive, and an overall phenomenal teammate.
  • Able to walk, stand and lift light to heavy items.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift heavy objects, use a computer, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in the Fieldhouse / game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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