Rutgers Athletics Internship Opportunities
Brand Advancement
Rutgers University is seeking Creative Video Interns who will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Brand Advancement. This internship intends to teach students how to work in the fast-paced world of sports video. Interns will learn to use professional equipment in order to tell visual stories of Rutgers Athletics student-athletes’ accomplishments. Interns will need to shoot and edit video with deadlines. Applicants should email their resume to Associate Athletics Director for Brand Advancement Jordan Schwartz (jschwartz@scarletknights.com).
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
· Shoot highlights of at least one Rutgers Athletics event per week
· Edit packages for social media from event shot
· Ideate and create both short- and long-form pieces about Rutgers Athletics
· Assist with organization and labeling of video footage
· Help create social media content
· Assist in shooting pieces for weekly KnightLife show and various other shoots
Qualifications
· Experience with shooting and editing video with Adobe Premiere Pro
· Excellent communication skills
· Keen attention to detail
· Proactive, organized and self-motivated with a team mentality
· Please provide video samples with your application
Facilities, Events & Operations Internship
Athletic Events Internship
The Athletic Events internship is a great opportunity for undergraduate & graduate students to learn firsthand what it takes to plan and execute successful events at a high level.
Responsibilities:
- Assist staff with the preparation of all events and facility logistics for all home athletic events. (Football, M/W Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey, M/W Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, M/W Lacrosse)
- Serve as secondary event manager for competitions; helping the primary event manager oversee the event from a facilities, events and operations standpoint. Assist primary event manager oversee game day staffing (TSRG Security, parking, custodial, mechanics, electricians, etc)
- Serve as an event/facility liaison for special events such as (NJSIAA HS football, Concerts, sponsorship events, camps)
- Assisting in the preparation of B1G and NCAA Championships
- Liaison to visiting teams and officials while on site for home contest
- Scoreboard/Clock operations for Olympic Athletic events (Fall: M/W Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey) (Spring: Baseball, Softball)
- Assisting facility building managers with work orders, key requests, routine maintenance
- Updating visiting team guides, pre-game timing sheets, key inventory, etc.
- Creating/assisting in game day and special event signage
- Assist in facility scheduling
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Interest in event, facilities, and operation logistics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to be self-motivated and team orientated
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Multitask
Please submit all internship inquiries to: Eddie Nickerson: enickerson@scarletknights.com
Include your resume, whether you are seeking class credit or experience and a short statement on why you are interested in working with Athletic Operations
Communications/RVision Internships
Rutgers Athletics Communications Department: RVision is seeking dependable interns (underclassmen only) interested in all facets of sports video production. This is an opportunity to assist in the production of content (live games, press conferences, player features, etc.) for our streaming broadband video network via ScarletKnights.com. Interns will learn how to use broadcast production equipment (cameras, switchers, field audio, etc) as well as Adobe Premiere and other Adobe Creative Cloud software. The majority of live events will be broadcast to Chicago and then worldwide via BTN. RVision interns are responsible for the entirety of all BTN StudentU broadcasts. Successful interns will be highly considered for the BTN NOW program.
The intern will also learn how to encode video for the web and basic website content management. This is a great opportunity for those interested in a career in video production, especially in sports. Interns with most working experience with RVision will have the opportunity to assist in the production of the video board at football games, in addition to basketball games. RVision interns will also be in the mix for freelance jobs requested from BTN.
Please contact rvision@scarletknights.com for more information. Make sure to include your name, contact information, anticipated graduation date, related skill set, and a short paragraph describing why you would like to be an RVision intern. We are seeking underclassmen only.
Credited internships are available only to those with one semester working experience with RVision or adequate video shooting/editing experience.
Marketing, Game Presentation, & Fan Experience Internships
Interns with the Rutgers University Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Marketing Office will act as liaisons between the Athletic Department and various campus and community groups, faculty and staff, and local sponsors of events.
Candidates for a sports marketing internship should have a strong work ethic, initiative, dedication and a sincere interest in Rutgers Athletics. Interns are vital components in the success of the overall department’s goals and objectives and will receive valuable hands-on marketing and promotions experience. Rutgers Athletics Marketing offers the following internships:
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Rutgers Athletics Marketing Staff with game day duties
- Attend minimum of 5 events per month
- Implement in-game promotions during Rutgers Athletic events
- Assist with game day duties such as fan giveaways & other promotional items
- Assist with any sponsor involvement at events
- Ensure proper set up of all banners, tables, and signage at events
- Facilitate marketing information tables during Football and Basketball game
- Facilitate marketing tables around campus to promote events or giveaways
- Conduct Research to identify new marketing and fan experience opportunities
Please email marketing@scarletknights.com with your resume.
Ticket Operations Internship
The Ticket Operations Internship provides undergraduate students the unique opportunity of gaining hands-on experience with a college athletics ticket office; allowing insight into the preparation and execution of gamedays.
Responsibilities include:
- Fulfilling, printing, and mailing ticket orders
- Managing student workers on game day
- Providing customer support via Phone, Ticket Window, and Email
- Assist with back office setup for all ticketed events
- Assist in the renewal process of season ticket holders for all ticketed sports
- Create and update bi-weekly newsletters
- Aid in email creation and marketing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Summer and Fall Internships are now available. Please send your resume and cover letter to Amanda Visco at a.visco@scarletknights.com.
Ticket Operations Gameday Worker
The Rutgers Ticket Office is looking for highly motivated, goal-fulfilling, and team-oriented individuals looking to gain experience in the sports customer service industry.
The Ticket Operations Game Day Staff is a seasonal position from August to May that pays bi-weekly. Individuals are required to work all home football games and most Basketball, Wrestling, and Lacrosse events.
Responsibilities include:
- Scanning tickets upon entrance
- Selling & reprinting tickets through Paciolan
- Assist fans with mobile ticketing issues & questions
- Provide tickets for guests of visiting & homes players and coaches
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cash handling experience
- Flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, & holidays
- Effective communication skills
- Customer service experience
Please send your resume and cover letter Amanda Visco at a.visco@scarletknights.com.
Rutgers Football Premium Tailgating - REVELxp Game Day Operations & Sales Internship
REVELxp, a portfolio company of Teall Capital Partners, is revolutionizing the sports and entertainment industry by reimagining gameday and redefining non-gameday experiences. We are looking for interns in our Rutgers office who want to be a part of an organization that is helping reshape the fan experience. If you are a student who wants front-row exposure to the sports industry, we would love to hear from you.
REVELxp - Rutgers is currently seeking interns for 6-month assignments. As a Game Day Operations & Sales Intern, you will be exposed to all aspects of the business lines (Sales/Marketing, Production, and Fulfillment) that support Rutgers Football Premium Tailgating gameday relationships. This is a remote position that will require consistent in-person meetings in the Piscataway, NJ area.
Special emphasis will be placed on Sales/Marketing support, to develop promising interns into candidates for future Event Manager roles within the company. Each intern will report directly to the General Manager. The ideal candidates will possess excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to gather and synthesize key information, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues across multiple levels and geographies.
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in any of the following areas: Sports Administration, Business Management, Journalism, or Communications. Candidates pursuing other relevant degrees of study are welcome to apply.
- Knowledge of sports and the excitement surrounding in-person events is a plus.
- Self-motivation that drives individual results while being a strong team player
- Possess a high energy, strong desire to achieve top results with a charismatic, positive “can-do” attitude.
- Effectively communicate in verbal and written forms
- Proficient in Excel and Word, familiarity with Canva or other design software a plus
- Ability to work weekends in the fall as part of our gameday Operations Team is a requirement regardless of the timing of the internship.
- Availability for all seven Rutgers Football home games and the accompanying production days
For consideration, please email your resume to rutgers@revelxp.com
Athletic Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Athletic Training Assistant to work with the Rutgers football team.
Position Overview
This begins as an unpaid entry-level position providing practical experience in sports medicine. After one (1) semester, this position has the opportunity to become a paid position. Athletic training aides are employed to assist the full-time staff in daily operations of the athletic training room, practices, and games. This position must be able to commit to 15-20 hours per week.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Logging injury treatments into an injury tracking database
- Facility maintenance and various organizational tasks
- Practice and game preparation, coverage
- Potential team travel opportunities
Athletic Training Aides are student volunteers that observe, learn, and assist the certified athletic trainers in the care and rehabilitation of varsity student-athletes. This clinical experience is valuable for students wishing to pursue careers in healthcare fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant and orthopedic medicine. Students who work in the athletic training room will observe first hand the operation of a sports medicine facility. They will be exposed to numerous sports medicine concepts, which will prepare them for application to a variety of heath care professional programs such as an accredited athletic training entry-level masters program, PT school, OT school, or medical school.
Please submit your complete application with your resume and cover letter to Anthony Misuraco - amisuraco@scarletknights.com
Behavioral Health and Sport Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Behavioral Health and Sport Psychology team offers a variety of training opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in sport psychology.
Position Overview
The undergraduate program runs during the summer months (June and July) while the graduate programs run the academic years (beginning in August and ending in June). Postdoctoral positions are calendar year appointments from August-July and have a second-year option.
Training* experiences include but not limited to:
- Psychoeducation on sport psychology topics
- Individual work with athletes
- Group work with teams
- Psychological Assessment (doctoral only): Learning and ADHD evaluations
- Supervision
- Coach and athlete wellness
- Social media development and empirical research (literature reviews)
- Training in mindfulness, performance, multicultural impact in sport and more
*Training opportunities vary depending on level of experience.
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