Student Internships

The student internships listed below are designed to provide a professional experience that requires hands-on work and an engaged mind. They will give students the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with members of the Chestnut Hill College Department of Athletics and Recreation, including administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and other professionals from both the Athletics and Communications field.
 
These student internships with the Chestnut Hill College Department of Athletics and Recreation have been approved through the Office of Career Services and the Chair of Media & Communications. Interested students will need to get final approval from their faculty advisor to receive credits. Students can receive up to four (4) credits for the internship and are able to receive fewer credits with a reduced workload. Those who wish to apply for an internship must set up a meeting with the Chestnut Hill College Director of Athletic Communications, as well as, communicate to their faculty advisor about the internship and request approval.

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Gregory Gornick
Director of Athletic Communications
Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pa 19128
gornickg@chc.edu
215-301-9588 (Cell)
215-248-7060 (Office)

Social Media and Promotions Internship – Work with the Director of Athletic Communications and other members of the Department of Athletics and Recreation to create and implement engaging promotional material for various social media platforms.
 
Qualifications: Experience with social media, strong written communication skills, and flexible hours/available to attend evening and weekend events. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed MCOM 200: Writing for Digital Media, MCOM 250: Social Media & Society, MCOM 261: Public Relations, and/or MCOM 262: Public Relations Writing.

Estimated hours per week: 10 | Positions Available: 3
 
Responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with the Director of Athletic Communications.
  • Collaborate with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and professionals in the field.
  • Perform research on current trends and audience preferences.
  • Generate, edit, publish, and share daily posts with original text, photos, and videos.
  • Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools, and applications like ScoreShots.
  • Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness and reach.
  • Develop thorough, engaging, and purposeful social media posts/campaigns to promote Chestnut Hill College Athletics.
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Video Production Internship - Work with the Director of Athletic Communications and members of the Chestnut Hill College Audio/Visual Studio to film home contests and practices, add production elements to live-streamed athletic events on the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Digital Network, take part in pregame and postgame interviews, and create content for the College’s TV network, the athletics website, and social media platforms.
 
Qualifications: Experience with cameras and audio/visual equipment, experience with film editing software, strong verbal communication skills and an on-camera presence, and flexible hours/available to attend evening and weekend events. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed MCOM 220: Multimedia Production, MCOM 221: Videography, and/or MCOM 222: Video Editing.

 
Estimated hours per week: 10-15 | Positions Available: 5
 
Responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with the Director of Athletic Communications.
  • Collaborate with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and professionals in the field.
  • Work with the Audio/Visual Staff to provide video coverage of the College’s 18 intercollegiate athletic programs.
  • Operate camera during practices to provide coaches with footage for instruction.
  • Operate camera during live game streams for viewers.
  • Plan stories, designs, concepts and graphics for video production.
  • Add production elements like logos, graphics, highlights, and commercials to live game streams with use of BlueFrame Technology Production Truck.
  • Generate, direct, edit, and publish television programs, marketing videos, and highlight features.
  • Oversee scriptwriting, direction, voice over, photography, and other elements that are necessary to complete video making process.
  • Suggest and implement new ideas that develop brand awareness and reach.
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Public Address & Broadcast Journalism Internship - Work with the Director of Athletic Communications and professionals in the field to provide in-game public address, play-by-play, and color commentary for live broadcasts of the College’s 18 intercollegiate athletic programs.
 
Qualifications: Experience with cameras and audio/visual equipment, experience with film editing software, strong verbal communication skills and an on-camera presence, and flexible hours/available to attend evening and weekend events. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed MCOM 220: Multimedia Production, MCOM 221: Videography, and/or MCOM 222: Video Editing.
 
Estimated hours per week: 10 | Positions Available: 5
 
Responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with the Director of Athletic Communications.
  • Collaborate with administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and professionals in the field.
  • Book and brief interviewees.
  • Conduct pregame and postgame interviews.
  • Produce, script, and host, video features.
  • Prepare, write, and present news coverage or analysis on athletic events.
  • Research the College’s athletics history, game statistics, and current news stories to provide insight during live broadcasts, video projects, and interviews.  
  • Provide in-game announcing, including starting lineups, scores, penalties, and departmental promotions.
  • Provide play-by-play during live streamed events; informing viewers of current game situations and strategy.
  • Provide color commentary during live streamed events; share analysis, background information, personal experience, and knowledge on current game situations and strategy.



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