Sports Journalism & Communications Coordinator Internship

Position Overview:
The Communications Coordinator Intern will be the second media contact for the franchise and responsible for all short- and long-term media stories. This includes press releases, game recaps, web features and more. This role will also assist the General Manager, Director of Media Relations, and other team representatives with coordinating media interviews and fulfilling player appearances.

This is a part-time unpaid internship to run from early February until early September. It is intended for college students seeking course credit at an academic institution. Workload will vary depending on team schedule. Most weeks will require 5-10 hours of work, in addition to attending games once the season begins in April.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate as the second media contact and act as beat writer/content producer for the team's website.
• Provide content - such as press releases, recaps and game highlights - for outside media publications and TV networks looking to cover the Breeze
• Write a game story while team is at home and on the road for publication/distribution immediately when game has ended
• Write and distribute team press releases in a timely manner
• Assist with social media coverage during home and away games
• Help manage the Carlini Field press box before, during, and after games
• Help coordinate various player appearances and execute media requests for interviews
• Assist print, photography, and television media at Carlini Field

Required:

• Attend all home games and potential home playoff game in-person. Other elements of the position can be conducted remotely
• Attend or watch all away games live on watch
  
  UFA.tv (subscription will be provided)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Willingness to "cold call" potential media contacts to help expand coverage

Preferred:

• Experience writing for publications on tight deadlines
• Ultimate frisbee knowledge is recommended for this position but not required

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, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

Are you familiar with the sport of ultimate frisbee?

Do you understand this is an unpaid internship that will receive college credit only?

Will you be available to attend all 2025 home games? (6-7 Friday/Saturday evenings late April-early August)

Are you based in the Washington, DC area?