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Posted by Russell Scibetti  Published in The Business of Sports

InternshipEvery 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

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