Intern Communications Assistant (2 Openings) - Communications

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for two Communication Assistants to assist with all aspects of the Communications Office, including support and development of public relations initiatives with a heavy emphasis on creating content for social media and FloridaGators.com. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for at least one sport as assigned in addition to assisting with Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, and all other sports as needed. These positions require the incumbents to have effective writing and basic desktop publishing skills; have strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include nights, weekends, holidays, and some overnight travel to potential conferences or NCAA championship events. These positions are time-limited to provide practical experience in a working environment and have an anticipated start date of July 2026. This posting will remain open until qualified candidates are chosen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Effective writing and basic desktop publishing skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include nights, weekends, holidays, and some overnight travel to potential conferences or NCAA championship events

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a related field
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the Communications Office
• Support and development of public relations initiatives
• Creating content for social media and FloridaGators.com
• Serve as the primary contact for at least one sport as assigned
• Assist with Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, and all other sports as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern