Digital Media Internship w/ K College Football
Digital Media Intern
Kalamazoo College Athletics:
The Department of Athletics at Kalamazoo College enhances the greater College mission by providing challenging opportunities for our student-athletes to use BEST principles toward building a healthy balance of outstanding scholarship and winning athletic achievement as a means of realizing their full human potential. In serving this mission, all involved with the Department become champions in the classroom, in competition and in life.
Guiding Principles BALANCE EXCELLENCE SUCCESS TEAMWORK
In following these guiding principles and as we pursue our mission, the Department of Athletics seeks to:
Ensure ethnic and gender diversity among our coaches, staff, and student athletes, consistent with the College’s educational mission.
Promote character development, leadership qualities, sportsmanship, and academic excellence in our student athletes.
Promote and nurture a sense of community within athletics and the College community.
Contribute to the enhancement of institutional morale and pride throughout the College among students, faculty, staff, alumni and patrons.
Create the expectation of high achievement both in the classroom and in the playing venues.
Provide opportunities for student growth and development within a positive learning environment.
Provide a foundation for life-long learning and achievement.
Achieve success at the highest level of NCAA Div. III athletics.
As the digital media intern, you will specifically work with the Kalamazoo College Football team under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Social Media Coordinator. The general duties, expectations and requirements for this position are listed below. This is a new position for our program and we are excited to have your interest!
To Apply:
E-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Assistant Football Coach Ian Good at Ian.Good@kzoo.edu
GENERAL DUTIES:
Location: Angell Field, Kalamazoo College Athletic Complex
Hornets Digital (website and social media platforms):
Participate in content and platform strategy for all social platforms
Work with the Social Media Coordinator to strategize, construct content and grow platform
Assist with the flow of content to and maintenance of news and social media outlets
Creation of images used for articles, videos and photo galleries posted to digital platforms
Produce highlight and game recap videos to be posted on various platforms on a weekly basis
Create photo galleries for digital platforms as needed
Monitor social content (photos and posts) and remove spam/inappropriate items
Communicate with and assist Social Media Coordinator as needed
Gameday:
Take in game videos as well as photos of players, coaches, fans
Prepare all game day videos, including game highlights, press conferences and post-game recap
Other duties as assigned
EXPECTATIONS: Start dates (May 2 – May 28 and August 13 – Last game)
Work under the supervision of the Social Media Coordinator and Marketing Director
Will need to be available during the week and weekends and must attend all home games and away league games
Estimated time commitment: Monday – Friday: attend practice (4-6:30), whatever other time you need to edit film(s) for that week. Attending practice will be flexible based on what the current project is.
Saturday: Attend games (11 am – end of game for home game)/ (From departure to arrival back in Kalamazoo for away games)
When transportation is unavailable or you are unable to attend an away game, you must use plays from hudl and photos from team photographer to construct that week’s highlight film.
Perform duties in compliance with the Kalamazoo College branding strategy and NCAA rules to promote Kalamazoo College Football and its mission to prospective players, parents and alumni.
Arrive on time and project a professional image in all interactions including fans and fellow Hornets’ associates, coaches and players
Goes extra mile to assist other members on the staff
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are reviewed based on the following:
Prior experience in Digital Media, Web Development, Interactive Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Graphic Design or related field
Proficiency in basic content management platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent writing, communication, attention to detail and proof reading skills; design experience (use of Photoshop, etc.). Other Internet-related skills (CSS, Java, etc.) a plus
Availability to work long, irregular hours and adaptability to a fast-paced environment involving several simultaneous projects and supervisors
Ability to meet deadlines, think creatively, and work well on a team
Self-starter
Possesses initiative, passion for new innovation and technology, organization, creativity, customer focus, effective communication
