Job Description
The Clemson University Athletic Department hosts unpaid Fan Experience internship positions each year that are available to aspiring sport business professionals. Through home athletic events, students receive a comprehensive overview of all aspects of collegiate sports marketing & fan experience including gameday operations, in-game promotions, event planning, ticket sales, videoboard operations, and more.
General Responsibilities
- Assist the Clemson Athletic Fan Experience staff in the development, coordination, and implementation of Fan Experience and promotional efforts for all sports.
- Attend scheduled bi-weekly intern staff meetings, intern brainstorm meetings and intern development events.
- Assist in the development of full-scale fan experience plans for sports as needed.
- Assist with managing public address announcers, coordinating music, video board elements, cheer squad, pep band, and other fan experience needs to direct the flow of games, events and promotions as needed.
- Work select special events, such as Fan Days and Pre-Season Events.
- Improve the atmosphere at each event by utilizing games, giveaways, contests, trivia, music, etc.
- Distribute posters and schedule cards to assigned locations, and check for refills on a bi-weekly basis.
- CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE FAN EXPERIENCE AT ALL CLEMSON EVENTS
Preferred Qualifications
- Marketing, Communications, or Sport Communication Major (or related field)
- Potential to serve as an intern for more than one year
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Working knowledge of collegiate sports and NCAA guidelines
Benefits
- Clemson University Nike gear
- Networking opportunities and interaction with department staff members
- An opportunity to earn class credit (highly encouraged, if applicable)
- Hands-on experience working in collegiate Athletic Marketing / Fan Experience
- Workforce preparation training, including resume review and mock interviews
QUESTIONS?
SAMANTHA ROUSH
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND FAN EXPERIENCE
(E) sroush@clemson.edu
Georgia Tech
