Bethany College in Bethany, W.Va. has an opportunity for a Graduate Intern for Athletic Communications for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years.

Responsibilities:

The Graduate Intern for Athletic Communications will assist the Director of Athletic Communications with publicity efforts for the College’s 21-sport athletic program. The selected candidate will be the primary communications contact for several team sports, and other sport coverage as assigned. Primary responsibilities will include: updating and managing the college's athletic website (BethanyBison.com); writing game and event recaps; assisting in design of athletic graphics and social media efforts; compiling team statistics and records; compiling in-game statistics; reporting results to local, regional, and hometown media; monitoring and providing social media content and assisting with game operations. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, energetic, work well on tight deadlines and possess the ability to manage several projects at once. Ability to work weekends as well as nights is required, along with occasional travel. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

A bachelor's degree, previous experience in a sports information office, previous experience with Stat Crew Software or NCAA Live Stats strongly preferred. Strong writing skills, a solid understanding of sports and sports statistics, experience working with a wide variety of sports also strongly preferred. 

To Apply: 

Send resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references in one (1) Word document or one (1) PDF and submit to Director of Athletic Communications Erikka Sansom (ESansom@Bethanywv.edu)

About Bethany College

Bethany College is a four-year private classical liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. The College offers a wide array of studies, awarding Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 25 fields of study, many with options for emphasis. The College’s program of liberal education prepares students for a lifetime of work and a life of significance. Bethany’s 1,300-acre campus is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Pittsburgh is 39 miles to the northeast. A half-hour drive from the College are Wheeling, West Virginia; Washington, Pennsylvania; and Steubenville, Ohio. Bethany College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 304-829-7131. For more information related ...to Bethany College’s Title IX Sexual Harassment policies and procedures, please visit the Bethany College website.

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