Internships

Every semester (fall, spring, and summer), I’d like to take on one or two “virtual” interns to assist with various elements of running TheBusinessOfSports.com.  Here is a brief description of the position’s responsibilities and desired background. If you would like to apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position to russell@thebusinessofsports.com. Please mark “Intern Application” in the subject line.  Thank you!

Virtual Intern Job Description:

• Assist with research and preparation for blog content as needed
• Improve and promote TheBusinessOfSports.com Facebook Fan Page
• Seek out content for and promote TheBusinessOfSports.com Flickr photo gallery and YouTube channel
• Explore other ways to extend the blog reach via social media channels
• Help build an email marketing database and weekly newsletter
• Potentially organize a local sports business networking event in your area
• Improve the overall branding and marketing of the blog
• Write a weekly column for the blog, such as the “Five for Friday” weekly news recap
• Other projects as needed

Desired Background:

• Current undergraduate student, majoring in sports management or any business-related area (marketing, finance, etc.)
• Comfortable with all current social media channels, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr
• Familiarity with WordPress or a different blogging/web publishing tool
• Desire to learn as much as possible about the sports industry
• A passion for sports and business
• Strong writing skills (voice, content, grammar and style)
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of HTML, web design and Adobe Photoshop is a plus

Work Schedule:

• VERY flexible – anywhere from 5-15 hours per week, depending on current needs and your school workload