Job Description

Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will join a team of URSPYS interns dedicated to developing initiatives and creating content designed to generate excitement and elevate this year’s URSPYS experience. Interns will also work closely with the Associate Athletic Director and the Ursinus Athletic Communications staff to support all phases of the event — from planning and preparation to execution. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Brainstorm and create URSPYS media content ideas to be featured during the show
• Generate marketing ideas to generate excitement for the URSPYS
• Create URSPYS video ideas to be featured on the Ursinus social media accounts
• Serve on the URSPYS Planning Committee
• Contribute routine feedback regarding potential enhancements to the URSPY awards
• Additional duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director

Requirements:

Academics

• Solid academic standing with Ursinus College
• A minimum of thirty (30) hours of college coursework for Fall or Spring semester

Creativity

• Advanced proficiency in social media, especially Instagram and TikTok
• Skilled in recording video using a smartphone and camera
• Ability to create engaging content (ex: video, graphics, scripts)
• Proficiency in writing, proofreading, and editing
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Collaboration

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and make adjustments as needed
• Ability to effectively meeting time constraints

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field

Application Materials Needed:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.