About the role#
The Pro Football Hall of Fame offers a summer internship program designed to provide hands-on experience within the communications department. You will contribute to content generation and support the team during the annual Enshrinement Week. Beyond your departmental tasks, you will participate in weekly team activities that include networking and professional skill development.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the development of internal and external communications.
- Support the team in preparation for and during Enshrinement Week.
- Help media members cover the Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement festivities.
- Manage the credentialing process for annual events.
- Create communications materials including the annual Yearbook, Media Guide, news releases, newsletters, and internal documents.
- Write feature articles for the official website.
- Fact-check and conduct historical research.
- Support special projects across other departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, upcoming senior, or graduate student during the summer of 2027.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A major in communications, sports communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Efficiency in processing and proofreading materials.
- A professional demeanor and the ability to work cordially with the public.
- Flexibility to adapt to deadline pressure and a strong work ethic.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, Ohio.
- Term: June 1, 2027, to August 9, 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (approximately 40 hours per week).
- Schedule: Includes nights, weekends, and extended hours during Enshrinement Week.
- Compensation: $5,000 stipend.
About Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution located in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1963, the organization maintains a museum that preserves the history of professional football. It manages hundreds of events annually and oversees the development of a mixed-use campus known as the Hall of Fame Village. The institution employs approximately 210 people.
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