Corporate Communications Intern
Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Internship
On-site
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Communications & PR, Professional Sports, Soccer, Football
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Position: Corporate Communications Intern
Department: Communications
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Senior Director, Corporate Comms
Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: 40 Hours/week
Duration: July 2025 – July 2026
About Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) includes the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, MLS’ Charlotte Football Club and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Serving the Carolinas, TSE is committed to making the greater Charlotte metro area the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the region. Bank of America Stadium hosts nearly 40 annual events that attract diverse audiences interested in the NFL, MLS, concerts and college football games. In addition to being a top sports and entertainment venue, Bank of America Stadium is a community asset. The stadium served as an early voting site in 2020, 2022, and 2024 and as a mass vaccination site in 2021.
Position Summary
The Corporate Communications Intern supports the corporate communications team in promoting the business operations of football, soccer, and stadium events, helping relay key information to fans, media, corporate and community partners, and employees.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support creation of a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials, including presentations, press releases
- Assist in the development and distribution of internal and external communications related to business operations (football, soccer, and stadium).
- Support the creation of press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and talking points
- Monitor media coverage and track news relevant to the organization’s business activities and public perception
- Help manage communications event tracker
- Support TSE LinkedIn profile content
- Support coordination of logistics for meetings, media events and other internal logistical needs
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, sports management or actively pursuing post-secondary education or equivalent experience and have interest and/or prior sports or entertainment industry experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software; presentation design a plus
- Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays
- Must always maintain professional attitude and be receptive to project changes
Skills for Success
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of contacts
- Punctuality, accountability, and keen attention to detail in each duty
- Ability to work independently and in a group, and handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with care and with sensitivity
- Must possess excellent organizational skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day
- Ability to focus on projects for periods of time
- Role routinely uses standard office equipment
- Lift at least 20 pounds
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outside in stadium facility environments. Candidate must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc. Additionally, candidate must be willing to work remotely as assigned by management and based on current business needs.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.