Communications Intern
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
The Communications Intern will plan, coordinate, and execute corporate communications with a special focus on media relations, internal communications and sports information.
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepares and distributes internal newsletters and other content highlighting media coverage or key initiatives
- Researches, develops, and maintains media contact distribution lists
- Assists Communications team with development of key messages, statements, media alerts, news releases, and website copy as needed
- Assists with coordination of onsite media interviews
- Provides communications support for company’s community service programs
- Identifies and applies for awards that reflects IMG Academy’s excellence in sports, education, and technology
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Coursework and/or strong interest in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field or experience
- Knowledge, experience and passion for sports
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience with digital/social content at a professional level
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Important Dates:
- February 14th: Applications close
- June 9th: Internship starts *subject to change
- August 1st: Internship ends *subject to change
Recruitment Process:
- Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you’re interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?
- Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a video interview.
- Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
- Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know.
Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other details
- Job Family CORPORATE
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Internship
- Job Start Date Monday, June 9, 2025
- Job End Date Friday, August 1, 2025
- Bollettieri Blvd, Florida 34210, USA