Special Events - ESPN

Applications must be received prior to the deadline posted for the upcoming term. If all available internship positions are filled prior to deadline - ESPN 1000 will close the window for applications for that term. Late applications will be considered for future terms. Interns are selected on the basis of professional potential. ESPN 1000 is an equal opportunity employer. Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973. A staff member will supervise interns on a day-to-day basis. A department head will complete an evaluation or other necessary information for the student to receive credit for the internship and/or grades. Please note: loss of credit hours will occur if internship is terminated due to unreliability, incomplete semester hours, etc.

Objective
Assist in daily activities of the ESPN Events Department to include preparing weekly press releases, writing promotional announcements, working special events, researching concepts, internet research, contacting vendors, proofreading, compiling and carrying out special projects to include sports celebrity roasts, golf outings, reunions, etc. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, flatbed scanner and the internet is a must.

Requirements
# Current undergraduate college student.
# Internship must be taken for credit.
# Must be available to work a variable 15 hours a week.
# Familiarity with ESPN 1000, sports and the Chicago market is preferred.
# Previous media experience (school, internship, or professional) preferred.
# Responsibility, judgment, organization, dependability, promptness, initiative, creativity, and efficiency are key to the success of interns along with the ability to handle deadlines and writing.

Duration/Hours
# 15 hours a week, occasionally odd hour work or weekend duties.
# Fall (August - November)
# Winter (November - February)
# Spring (February - May)
# Summer (May - August)


Selection Process
# Provide a resume and cover letter when applying.
# Estimate which days and hours you will be available.
# Tell us the internship for which you are applying.

How to Apply
Please send your information to the following address, care of:

Hannah Stanley
Special Events Internship Coordinator
190 N. State Street
7th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601