What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Seasonal Internship position at Cleveland Browns?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Intern will support the Browns communications department in its daily operations. This role will contribute to football, corporate and community initiatives. This is a full-time internship, requiring approximately 40 hours per week, as well as availability for all home games and occasional weekends and holidays. The internship will begin in early July and run through February 2026. The position is based at the Cleveland Browns Training Complex (CrossCountry Mortgage Campus) in Berea, OH, and is a paid opportunity.
The Communications Intern will support the Browns communications department in its daily operations. This role will contribute to football, corporate and community initiatives. This is a full-time internship, requiring approximately 40 hours per week, as well as availability for all home games and occasional weekends and holidays. The internship will begin in early July and run through February 2026. The position is based at the Cleveland Browns Training Complex (CrossCountry Mortgage Campus) in Berea, OH, and is a paid opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong critical thinker and problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, even in the face of interruptions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about building and maintaining relationships at all levels within the organization.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Trusted to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Intern will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the communications department, with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Compile and distribute local and national daily news clippings.
- Assist with the preparation of publications, including the weekly game release and the team's annual media guide.
- Transcribe interviews with players, coaches, and front office staff from practices, open locker rooms, and press conferences.
- Contribute to the writing of press releases, advisories and other materials needed by the communications staff.
- Assisting with coordinating player/coach interview requests as well as open locker room sessions.
- Support the communications department at community, business, and non-football events as needed.
- Set up the press box for all home games, including seating cards, seating charts, booth signage, flip cards, press box notes and other materials.
- Assist with statistical research and utilize research tools such as StatsPass, TruMedia and Pro Football Reference.
- Update and maintain the team's media website (Browns 1RMG) with the latest information.
- Support the department's mailing efforts and the team's credentialing process.
REQUIREMENTS
- Recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree with a focus in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field preferred.
- Must provide personal transportation and housing.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays, as needed.
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.
