What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Communications Internship position at Columbus Blue Jackets?
Overview
The Communications intern will assist the communications staff with writing and editing of team publications, press releases and other written materials as needed; management of news and photo archives; maintenance of media distribution lists; preparation for the NHL Draft; and staff support during Development Camp and Free Agency.
Duties And Tasks
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Communications intern will assist the communications staff with writing and editing of team publications, press releases and other written materials as needed; management of news and photo archives; maintenance of media distribution lists; preparation for the NHL Draft; and staff support during Development Camp and Free Agency.
Duties And Tasks
- Write and edit publications, primarily the team’s Media Guide, as well as press releases and other written materials as needed.
- Manage news clippings.
- Maintain and update media distribution lists.
- Assist with maintaining and updating photo and physical archives.
- Assist with development of media guides for NHL Draft and Development Camp.
- Assist PR staff with media requests during Development Camp.
- Assist with preparations for the club's 25th anniversary season.
- Recognize practices, processes employed by an NHL Communications department in preparation for a season.
- Compose press releases and media guide content in order to improve writing competency.
- 15-20 intern hours available each week
- Internship timeline – May - August
- Must be enrolled in college, Junior or Senior preferred, journalism or communications major encouraged. Sports information experience preferred.
- Must receive college credit for internship.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Experience with InDesign a plus.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Strong writing and editorial skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
