Sports Information Intern (Part-Time, Temporary)

Position Description & Details

Love sports? Passionate about storytelling, social media, photography, or content creation? If youre ready to gain hands-on experience while helping showcase Bismarck State Mystics Athletics, this internship is your chance to step into the action.

Bismarck State College is seeking a Sports Information Intern to assist with the daily operations of the Sports Information Office. From live game coverage and official statistics to feature stories, photography, social media, and website management, youll help tell the stories that bring Mystics Athletics to life.

This is a grant-funded, part-time position scheduled to run through May 2027. Work hours will vary from week to week based on game schedules, tournaments, and departmental needs, including evenings and weekends.

What Youll Do

Game Day Operations

Help ensure BSC Mystics home events run smoothly by:

• Assisting the Sports Information Director with game-day operations.
• Serving as the official statistician for NAIA athletic contests.
• Providing live game coverage through social media.
• Capturing game-day photography and/or video.
• Potentially serving as the primary sports information contact for assigned sports, depending on department needs.

Writing & Editing

Bring the stories of Mystics Athletics to life by:

• Writing, editing, and distributing press releases, game recaps, student-athlete features, department news, and related content.
• Utilizing AP writing style (preferred).

Graphic Design, Photography & Videography

Help create engaging visual content by:

• Designing graphics for digital and print materials using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capturing photos and videos during athletic contests, events, and media days.
• Editing visual content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, or similar software.

Social Media Management

Keep Mystics fans connected by:

• Assisting the Sports Information Coordinator and head coaches with managing team social media accounts.
• Creating engaging content that highlights student-athletes, teams, and special events.

Website Management

Help maintain an accurate and engaging athletics website by:

• Updating BSCMystics.com with news releases, rosters, schedules, and statistics.
• Assisting with website content management and game results.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Support innovative ideas that enhance departmental processes and visibility.
• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities that promote BSC Athletics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field completed prior to the start date.
• Experience in collegiate athletics, sports media, or game-day operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, athletes, and media partners.
• Task-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with social media content creation is preferred.
• Experience with sports photography and videography is preferred.
• Experience with statkeeping software such as PrestoStats and NCAA Live Stats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom)

BENEFITS

$20.50/hour; Non-Exempt

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Sports Information Coordinator.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.