Content Development

• Proficient research and content analysis skills to produce credible articles
• Desire to create and share the knowledge through informative and educational pieces
• Expertise with any of the following subject areas: sports science/medicine, coaching, sport training, nutrition, governance, or general sport/fitness. (preferred)
• Proven track record of writing engaging content

Social Media

• Help with the maintenance of SIRC’s website/social media accounts
• Create original content for social media and web
• Research and compile “Knowledge Nuggets” to share via social media and the SIRC Daily News Hub
• Directly contribute to generating more likes and activity on SIRC’s Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Increase followers on all social media platforms
• Develop, manage, and monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs, and analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns to maximize results.
• Create and establish SIRC’s Instagram account
• Assist in the development of a social media strategy

Required Skills:

• Ability to think independently and suggest creative topics that generate buzz.
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with computers; MAC and/or PC
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite especially Outlook, Word & Excel
• Comfortable working with the public in a service-oriented environment
• Takes direction well
• Team player who is able to work independently
• Components of the job could include some lifting and long periods of standing.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and develop initiatives
• Motivated/self-starter
• Excellent word-processing skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Interest in sport research and a desire to learn are essential
• Love of Sport

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingualism an asset, but not essential

Other Possible Duties (but not limited to):

• Data entry
• General office administrative duties
• Conference facilitation
• Daily News Hub

Please note: Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university program. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently enrolled in college/university programs relevant to sports/business/management. Compensation for this internship maybe a nominal honorarium and will be discussed at the completion of the internship.