Vanderbilt University’s Communication and Marketing team offers a yearlong internship named in honor of former Vanderbilt Athletics trailblazer June Stewart. Stewart, a Vanderbilt Athletics administrator from 1973-2001 and the first female president of the College Sports Information Directors of America, was one of a very few women nationally to be employed by an athletic department of a major university when she started her storied career. During her 30 years in athletics administration, Stewart was on the front lines for many changes in collegiate athletics including the widespread introduction of women’s participation and the growing importance of marketing and technology. She was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and was part of the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame’s inaugural class in 2008. She is also part of the CoSIDA Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of Fame.

The goal of the fellowship is to provide an immersive experience within college athletics while serving as the communications contact for a Vanderbilt women’s varsity program. As a member of Vanderbilt’s athletic communications staff, the primary responsibility and focus of this individual will be to tell and share the compelling story of Vanderbilt’s athletics programs. This position will also support all communications activities for Vanderbilt Athletics.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of athletics communications—including planning, content creation, social media, historical archiving and media relations—in a real-world setting. Fellows can expect to gain experience writing for various digital and social media channels.

Eligibility

This internship is open to women who recently graduated from Vanderbilt or are currently enrolled in a graduate program of a Nashville-area institution.

Experience and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including research, fact-checking, and editing.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities.
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using content management systems to update and edit websites.
• Fluency with social media and web content.
• Ability to function as a team member to fulfill team objectives while working collaboratively with the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaborate with others to generate and implement ideas.
• Familiarity of AP (Associated Press) style.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the university’s mission, values, goals and priorities.

Duration

One fellow will be selected annually to serve for one calendar year.

Application Process

• In addition to your formal application in Oracle, please submit the following to Associate Athletic Director Brian Fremund (brian.fremund@vanderbilt.edu):
  • Letter of application detailing your background, qualifications and interest.
  • Resume including contact information for two references.
  • One writing sample.
  • One additional sample: writing, podcast, blog, social media campaign, etc.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.