Sports Media and Analytics Intern
About the Role & Program
Are you looking to make a difference in the world of sports while crafting what you want your future career to look like? The STATSdraft team needs you. As a new tech startup based in Lawrence, Kansas, we are looking for highly-motivated individuals that can help us fill in staffing needs as we begin to grow our company and brand. Our focus is on creating content and programs that bring in new fans, partners and opportunities for STATSdraft while helping highlight the unseen in sports.
The STATSdraft team is creating new ways for sports fans to engage with their fellow fans and focus on their favorite team. We are a small team that takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to getting the work done. With STATSdraft, you'll have opportunities to forge your own path, to test ideas, and to chart new territory in the landscape of sports. We want to help you build toward your dream job.
We are seeking an intern who is interested in testing the waters in a day-to-day role that is centered around sports data and/or media. They should have a hunger to be part of an exciting opportunity in the sports tech world and have a bit of an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is driven by team, so they should be able to thrive in a team environment and be motivated to join a huddle. They should be comfortable with exploring and pitching ideas and making connections that will advance the goals and needs of the organization. Candidates should also have extensive knowledge of sports, social trends and pop culture.
Examples of What You Will Do
• Ideate/brainstorm with our team to produce custom content solutions for our various platforms
• Write and develop content and assets based around sports
• Develop ideas to help us build our company strategically
• Producte market fit
• Make connections in the sports world that can help us introduce STATSdraft to competitive communities everywhere
• Assist in spaces such as research, event planning, sales, marketing, development, fundraising, business strategy
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Sound knowledge of the sports landscape and appreciation for and understanding of internet pop culture
• Demonstrated communication and organization skills
• A willingness to jump in and tackle what needs to be done
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency using photo editing software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Examples of creative design work produced (professional or personal). This can be a full portfolio, website or individual samples.
Education
• Majoring in journalism, communications, sports management, business or closely related fields.
Additional Information
Program dates: The fall season will run Sept. 23 through Dec. 13, 2024, but can be adjust to fit intern and STATSdraft needs. Interns' workload will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Work environment: This position is located at the KU Innovation Park but can also be done in a remote environment. This position will be unpaid/for class credit until we secure a round of funding.
About STATSdraft
STATSdraft is a sports gaming app that focuses on the statistical data it takes for teams to win. Its three founders are KU graduates and the creator of the game played football at the University of Kansas, so giving back to KU is at the heart of what we want to do. Our mission is to show the unseen in sports, and our vision for STATSdraft is to make spectating sport.
Email resume to Topher Enneking at enneking@statsdraft.com