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Intern Position

NOTICE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR SUMMER 03 POSITION HAS PASSED

INTERN POSITION BLURB

Leading sports industry Web directory needs an intern to assist in research, site development, and marketing functions.  This is a remote position and can be done anywhere in the United States with access to a personal computer and high-speed Internet connection.  The ideal candidate is most likely a student who has ample free time, a permanent high-speed Internet connection, access to own personal computer (will need to download and utilize some software), and a strong interest in the sports industry and can begin work in the summer (2003) and continue through the academic year (2003-04).

Basic duties include searching trade publications and the Internet at large for new/redeveloped Web sites that fit the standards and qualifications for being included within directory, assisting in the creation of new sections of the Web site, developing extensive contact list and communicating with sports industry professionals.

Creativity, knowledge/familiarity with sports industry, strong Internet research ability, and the ability to work autonomously and with little direct supervision are essential requirements for a successful applicant for this position.

If this description meets your interests and qualifications, please read below for a more extensive delineation of duties, requirements, compensation, and application process,

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION
  • Intern for sports industry web directory. Position requires extensive research, especially Internet research.  Marketing duties including promotion of site and contacting sports industry professionals. A significant amount of data entry will accompany both the research and marketing parts of the internship.
  • This is a remote position (can be done anywhere in U.S.) and over 95% of communication between intern and management will be done via email.
  • The ideal candidate is most likely a student who has ample free time, a permanent high-speed Internet connection, access to own personal computer (will need to download and utilize some software), and a strong interest in the sports industry.
  • We would like someone to begin work in the summer (2003) and continue through the academic year (2003-04).
 
DUTIES
  • Assume primary responsibility for maintaining and updating links and creating new categories for up to four main category sites of Web site and three extremely important sub-sections.

 

  • General marketing duties & site promotion encompasses a variety of duties including handling mass mailings; submitting Sports Links Central.com for inclusion as a link on various sports industry Web sites and Internet search engines and directories; developing and maintaining extensive contact lists of sports industry professionals; investigating various awards' sites and submitting Sports Links Central.com for competition in awards' sites which meet our mission and criteria; and tracking the sites that provide links to Sports Links Central.com.

  • Examining user-submitted sites to see if such sites meet standards and qualifications of Sports Links Central.com and determine appropriate category placement.
  • Major editorial role in Sports Links Central.com SpotLight. (This is a section of the site that is currently under development and an interested intern will be afforded the ability to take a major role in Sports Links Central.com insight on particular aspects of the sports industry.)
  • Ability to take leadership role in developing new category/section of the site in which the intern has particular interest/expertise.
  • Regular Web site maintenance, including manually checking pages for dead or outdated links
 
REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong Internet research proficiency
  • Knowledge of and interest in sports industry
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Inquisitive mind and willingness to search Internet relentlessly
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access or general computer knowledge and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work autonomously & meet deadlines
 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (not necessary, but helpful)
  • Knowledge of MS FrontPage
 
COMPENSATION
  • Academic Credit (if available)
  • Subscription to leading sports industry trade publication
  • Access to sports industry networking events (depends on availability and location)

  • Ability to increase computer knowledge, including MS FrontPage

  • Ability to hone Internet research skills
  • Satisfaction of seeing work completed and launched to entire Internet world
 
PROCESS
  • Send updated resume and cover letter detailing any experiences (include any relevant experiences regarding above requirements and qualifications) and interest in this position to employment@sportslinkscentral.com.
  • Peruse Sports Links Central.com and informally include in the body of the email three suggestions/comments about the Web site.  This is rather informal but we would like to see some demonstration of recognizing the strengths/weaknesses of the site. Suggestions for what to include in this part are items that should be added to the site; new categories; criticism/evalatuion of site navigation; other features that should be added; evaluation of what the stronger/weaker parts of the site are; and anything else you can think of to fulfill this assignment.  This is really an open-ended assignment which provides the opportunity for an applicant to demonstrate the ability to think critically and familiarity with Sports Links Central.com.
  • Qualified candidates will receive an additional questionnaire after submitted materials are reviewed.
  • The deadline for submitting resume, cover letter, and informal suggestions is Friday, June 6, 2003.

 

 

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