Strategic Communications Assistant (Intern)

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a Strategic Communications Intern at Charlotte to support communications for select sports programs. You will handle publications, press releases, statistics updates, and game coverage, while maintaining the athletic department website.

This role requires strong writing, interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of social media. The position is 40 hours per week for 10 months in Charlotte, NC, with occasional nights, weekends, and travel.

Qualifications

• Serve as communications contact for select sports programs.
• Produce publications, press releases, and game coverage.
• Maintain the athletic department website and stats updates.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans for assigned sports.
• Assist with Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography.
• Support travel and event coverage as needed.

Skills

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Social media

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photography

Videography

Graphic Design

Job description

Strategic Communications Assistant (Intern)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application, nor assume the resume can be used as a substitute for when completing the educational history or job duties section.

General Information

Position Number

Position Number STMP15

Working Title

Working Title Strategic Communications Assistant (Intern)

Division

Department

Work Unit

Work Location

Work Location Barnhardt Student Activity Center

Vacancy Open To

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation

Position Designation Non-Student Temporary

Employment Type

Employment Type Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Varies depending on athletic events. Includes nights, weekends, and some travel.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $10.00

Bachelor’s Degree

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

The Charlotte 49ers are seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to serve an internship in the area of Strategic Communications for the 2026-27 academic year. The individual chosen will serve as the communications contact for select sports programs and be responsible for all that entails, including publications, press releases, statistical updates, game coverage and maintenance of the athletic department website. The selected individual should possess strong writing and interpersonal skills, working knowledge of college athletic departments or professional sports franchises, an advanced understanding of and and an aptitude in the social media space, and willingness to learn desktop publishing and live stats software. Additional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography, and graphic design are a plus

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/02/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment 10 months

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/06/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/27/2026

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223