ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford University athletic communications department will have multiple internships available for the 2025 spring semester. Interns will help assist the Director of Athletic Communications both in the office and at home athletic events. Tasks will be tailored to the interests of the intern, but some possible responsibilities are listed below. Anyone interested in applying should contact the Director of Athletic Communications, Brian Vanden Acker, via email at bvandenacker@rockford.edu. Please be sure to work with your professor and/or advisor to verify that you are eligible for an internship prior to applying.
Possible Job Ideas:
- Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite
- Pregame Graphics, Postgame Graphics, GIFs, Posters, Programs, etc.
- Video Streaming of Games
- Scoreboard, Player Stats, Starting Lineups, Team Graphics, Audio Commentary, etc.
- Article Writing
- Recaps, Season Previews, Features, etc.
- In-Game Highlights
- Clip highlights during games and post on Twitter.
- Game Highlight Packages
- Clip, organize and create highlight reels for an entire game.
- Video Content
- Game Highlights, Season Highlights, etc.
- Social Media Management
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Contact Information:
Brian Vanden Acker
Assistant Director of Athletics - Athletic Communications and Finance
bvandenacker@rockford.edu
Office Location: Burpee Basement (Athletic Offices)
