How to hire a sports information internship

How to hire a sports information internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sports information internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sports information internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sports information internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sports information internship job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sports information internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sports information internship to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sports information internship that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of sports information interns.

   Type of Sports Information Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Sports Information Internship	Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. They design media releases to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness of its work and goals.	$11-21
   Account Coordinator	An account coordinator assists account executives by providing day-to-day administrative support such as preparing and filing sales contracts and reports. As coordinators, they must maintain a good relationship with their clients and vendors by addressing issues and with regular communication... Show more	$13-25
   Media Coordinator	A media coordinator acts as a communications professional in charge of developing and implementing target communications and advertising for various media platforms. Media coordinators plan, implement, and monitor the social media strategy of an organization... Show more	$16-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Promotional Videos
   • Soccer
   • In-Game Statistics
   • NCAA
   • Athletic Events
   • Adobe Indesign
   • Student Athletes
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Twitter
   • Softball Games
   • Instagram
   • Feature Stories
   • Press Conferences
   • Biographies

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage historical records keeping for baseball, soccer, and football, including team records and individual category leaders.
   • Manage athletic contest statistics using various programs including Dakstats and other software.
   • Construct media releases, game notes, feature stories, and media guide for the UCF softball and volleyball teams.
   • Serve as public address and play by play for the sports of soccer, softball, field hockey, and volleyball.
   • Research and complete player biographies for website, draft press releases, game recaps and work as a statistician.
   • Draft player biographies, time schedules and write dialogue for the broadcaster during men's and women's basketball games.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sports information internship job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sports information internship salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sports information interns' average salary in mississippi is 41% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sports information interns earn 49% less than senior-level sports information interns.
   • Certifications. A sports information internship with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sports information internship's salary.

   Average sports information internship salary

   $15.61hourly

   $32,460 yearly

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   Entry-level sports information internship salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a sports information internship job description

   A job description for a sports information internship role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a sports information internship job description:

   Sports information internship job description example

   INTERN, INFORMATION SERVICES - SUMMER 2023 ORRVILLE, OH Why Smucker is the Place for You Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we're committed to offering you that world-class experience and the opportunity to: Learn: Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment where you're part of the Smucker Family and challenged to be your best.
   
   Grow: Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders across our Company. Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our strategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. You'll also benefit from intern housing assistance, should you qualify based on proximity, to ensure you have a positive experience and are financially able to afford the cost of living for the length of your internship. Your Opportunity
   
   As an Information Services Intern, individuals will have an exciting opportunity to apply, gain, and grow through hands on experience in any one of our four primary areas: business area vertical (analyst or developer), infrastructure and support services, project management organization or governance (architecture, risk management, and standards).
   
   Dependent on the role you fill, you will have the opportunity to assist in the collaboration with various structured business units, work with the Support Services staff in procuring, receiving, storing, installing, testing, and shipping peripheral computer equipment, software, and supplies, or partner with project teams to develop and deliver business capabilities, manage risk and provide guidelines on appropriate usage of IS tools and technologies.
   
   You will gain meaningful and translatable experience from the real work you will be provided, relationship management, and overall professional development.
   Is this Role a Fit for You?
   Are you a driven student with a passion for delivering high-quality work while expanding your skillset and maintaining a continuous learning mindset? Are you eager to share your opinions (and have them heard) and make a positive impact through your work? Do you share in our dedication to continuous improvement and growth? If so, you are the type of student we are looking for to join our Internship Program!
   The ideal candidate for this role will have: A Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Information Services/Data Science or related field A GPA of 3.0 or higher A well-rounded skill set including knowledge of common software packages, organization skills, and general nature of being detail-oriented Learn More About Working at Smucker
   Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn

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5. Post your job

   To find the right sports information internship for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with sports information interns they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit sports information interns who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sports information internship job on Zippia to find and attract quality sports information internship candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as pr news job board, pr council, prsa job center, hoojobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit sports information interns, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sports information internship

   Once you've selected the best sports information internship candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new sports information internship. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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