Communications – Summer Intern

Title: Communications – Summer Intern  

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications

Location: United States - Remote

Internship Dates: Mid-May - Late July (Exact dates determined with applicants) 

Application Deadline: March 16, 2025

About: USRowing’s mission is to steward, strengthen, and grow American rowing by championing performance and igniting new passion for the sport. We do that by broadening access to the sport for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities; supporting a strong national team; prioritizing the wellbeing and success of our athletes; being accountable and transparent; and insisting on financial and operational excellence in everything we do.

We are a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing selects, trains, and manages the team that represent the U.S. in international competition.

We are focused on growing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sport of rowing on a national scale, on increasing support for our national team programs, and providing additional benefits and value to our over 77,000 individual members and 1,430 rowing organizations. Our constituencies include youth, collegiate, masters, adaptive, indoor, and coastal rowers; coaches; program directors; referees; supporters and fans.

Position Summary: USRowing is offering one internship position in the Marketing & Communications Department during the summer of 2025. Ideal candidates will have the ability to work creatively and effectively in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.

As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the organization, including program development, communications, membership engagement, and event planning. From supporting our signature United We Row initiatives—such as grants to membership organizations and scholarships for athletes and coaches—to helping cultivate an inclusive and accessible environment at regattas and national events, your work will directly contribute to breaking down barriers in the sport of rowing.

Key Responsibilities

Copywriting and Editing

• Draft and edit press releases and feature stories that celebrate the rowing community, and high performance athletes.
• Assist with the production of press kits, including athlete bios, for the U.S. national teams and youth national teams.
• Update copy and create new pages on USRowing.org to be consistent with brand voice and messaging.

Research and Data Collection

• Deep dive into rowing history, historical results both domestically and internationally to identify themes, narratives, and storylines that support USRowing’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Interview members of the rowing community and athletes to support feature stories, athlete profiles etc.
• Assist with gathering analytics for owned digital platforms.

Digital Asset Management

• Organize, tag, log, and cleanse archival photos, video footage, and other content on video drives, in SmugMug, Air, and USRowing.org.
• Build a stock media library to support ease of access to default photography and video.
• Organizing USRowing’s YouTube page, and optimizing content for search, visibility, and brand alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, sports information/media relations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of rowing, and the rowing community.
• Proficient writing skills and proofreading ability
• Proven use and knowledge of AP style.
• Strong organizational skills paired with experience managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal abilities.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft 365, Mailchimp, SmugMug, or any CMS.

Benefits  

• $5,000 salary.
• Course credit is also available.

How to Apply  

• Apply online with resume, cover letter, at least one (1) writing sample, and two (2) professional references.

USRowing Values 

USRowing is committed to the following values to fulfill its mission and achieve its priorities:

CULTURE OF MUTUAL RESPECT. Foster an inclusive culture honoring the rights, views, and inherent value of others, treating all with dignity and courtesy.

PROFESSIONALISM. Develop and share expertise, act effectively and efficiently, and be responsive and reliable, honoring all pledges and promises in a timely and trustworthy manner.

SAFETY. Be constantly mindful of safety on and off the water, taking proactive measures to prevent injury, abuse, or other harm, and help others both within USRowing and among member organizations.

INTEGRITY. Have the courage to choose what is right, adhere to the mission and practice our values rather than merely profess them. Employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action we take.

FAIR COMPETITION. Commit to upholding the integrity of sport to ensure a level playing field devoid of doping, cheating or other forms of unfair advantage.

TEAMWORK. Work collaboratively and assume positive intent; support each other to combine individual strengths while keeping an eye on the greater good.

ENJOYMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF SPORT. Create opportunities for involvement that promote a positive experience and lifelong love for rowing for all.

USRowing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to growing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of rowing and believe that works begins in our own space. We believe diversity makes us stronger and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply to join our team.

Salary : $5,000