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Communications Associate roles in PR, media, content strategy, and corporate communications are among the most CPT-eligible positions for F-1 students, the work directly supports communication-focused curricula. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the authorization is employer-specific, so you'll need a signed offer letter first.
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Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 Athletics Communications Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry Riddle Eagles is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Athletics department with publicity and media coverage of all 22 Embry-Riddle NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, promoting student-athlete achievements, team accomplishments, and athletics branding across multiple platforms.
- Serve as the main contact and secondary contact for designated sports.
- Responsible for writing press releases, drafting feature stories, and compiling statistics and records for dissemination to all internal and external constituencies, including, but not limited to, the media, community, and opposing teams.
- Assist in designing digital and traditional assets including game day graphics, pre-game posts, real-time in-game updates, partnership deliverables, student-athlete conference awards, etc.
- Assist in the development and management of the Embry-Riddle athletics department's website and various social media platforms (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) ensuring current and engaging content for fans, recruits, and stakeholders.
- Assist in capturing, editing, and posting high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
- Support communications team in live stream production for home events, including setup, troubleshooting, and real-time management to ensure professional-quality broadcasts.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
- Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
- Assists in special events.
- Supports the entire External team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- “Fans First” mindset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and special events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in communications and/or collegiate athletic administration/sports marketing as a career path.
- Basic experience with Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/PrestoSports/Genius Sports in-game statistical programs.
- Experience with video recording and editing, as well as motion graphics.
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311404. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
-
Cover letter
-
Full Resume
-
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
INTRODUCTION
Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 Athletics Communications Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry Riddle Eagles is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Athletics department with publicity and media coverage of all 22 Embry-Riddle NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, promoting student-athlete achievements, team accomplishments, and athletics branding across multiple platforms.
- Serve as the main contact and secondary contact for designated sports.
- Responsible for writing press releases, drafting feature stories, and compiling statistics and records for dissemination to all internal and external constituencies, including, but not limited to, the media, community, and opposing teams.
- Assist in designing digital and traditional assets including game day graphics, pre-game posts, real-time in-game updates, partnership deliverables, student-athlete conference awards, etc.
- Assist in the development and management of the Embry-Riddle athletics department's website and various social media platforms (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) ensuring current and engaging content for fans, recruits, and stakeholders.
- Assist in capturing, editing, and posting high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
- Support communications team in live stream production for home events, including setup, troubleshooting, and real-time management to ensure professional-quality broadcasts.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
- Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
- Assists in special events.
- Supports the entire External team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- “Fans First” mindset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and special events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in communications and/or collegiate athletic administration/sports marketing as a career path.
- Basic experience with Statcrew/The Automated Scorebook/PrestoSports/Genius Sports in-game statistical programs.
- Experience with video recording and editing, as well as motion graphics.
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311404. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
-
Cover letter
-
Full Resume
-
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Get Access To All JobsCommunications Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Associate role qualify for CPT?
Yes, as long as the work is directly tied to your degree program and your school approves it. Communications Associate positions in PR, content, media relations, or corporate communications typically align with journalism, communications, or marketing curricula. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to your authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT at a media agency or PR firm, or only at corporations?
CPT is available at any legitimate employer, agencies, nonprofits, startups, and corporations all qualify. Media agencies and PR firms are common CPT placements for communications students because the work directly maps to course objectives. The employer type doesn't restrict eligibility; the curriculum alignment does. You can search for roles across all employer types on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my OPT if I take a full-time Communications Associate CPT role?
If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, even if spread across multiple semesters, doesn't count toward that limit. If you're weighing a full-time CPT offer against preserving OPT for post-graduation flexibility, confirm the exact hours and duration with your DSO before accepting.
Can my CPT authorization cover a remote Communications Associate job?
Yes. Remote positions are CPT-eligible as long as the work is integral to your curriculum and your DSO approves it. Your I-20 will list the employer and role regardless of location. Confirm with your DSO that your school's policy permits remote CPT, most do, but a few institutions have specific requirements around employer verification for off-site arrangements.
What should I check about a Communications Associate employer before applying on CPT?
Confirm the employer is a legitimate business that can issue a formal offer letter with a specific start date and job title, both are required for DSO authorization. Checking whether the employer has hired F-1 students before can save time during onboarding. USCIS defines CPT as requiring a bona fide employer-employee relationship, so freelance or contractor arrangements often don't qualify.