Tom Mickle Social Media and Communications Intern

The College Football Playoff is seeking paid interns for the 2025-2026 season. These individuals will play a vital role in the success of their respective departments and contribute to the overall mission of CFP. This CFP internship program offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, providing valuable opportunities for professional growth and development within the sports industry.

CFP Interns will be employed in Irving, Texas, from July 8, 2025, to April 30, 2026. They will work Monday through Friday, with occasional opportunities for overtime on nights and weekends during peak business periods. To be considered, all candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree by July 1, 2025.

Interested candidates who will have earned a bachelor’s degree by July 1, 2025, are eligible to apply for any of the five internships that align with their qualifications and career interests. Each application must be completed in its entirety and follow all posted instructions to be considered.

Tom Mickle Social Media and Communications:

Job Responsibilities:
Social Media:

·         Assist in the creation and execution of a year-round social media strategy that emphasizes the brand and voice of the College Football Playoff. Tent pole activations include CFP selection committee rankings, selection day, and the 12-team Playoff through the CFP National Championship.

·         Compile analytics for social media accounts. 

·         Develop advanced graphics for social media accounts and the CFP website. 

·         Assist in the management of graphic design projects, collateral, and publications. 

·         Coordinate game week and game day social media strategy, including management of social media content, schedule, and on-site activations. 

·         Construct and provide day-to-day oversight to an on-site team of national championship game-week content creators. 

·         Research and execute current trends in social media. 

·         Work with public events and sponsorships department to fulfill sponsored social requirements and promote fan events leading up to and during national championship game week. 

·         Manage social projects and vendors as needed.

·         Develop and maintain relationships with partnership managers at social media companies (i.e. Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, TikTok). 

·         Work with the local organizing committee to coordinate game week social strategy and messaging for all community and public information platforms. 

·         Collaborate with CFP Foundation staff on social efforts and campaigns surrounding Extra Yard for Teachers and other philanthropic and community-focused initiatives. 
Communications:

·         Gather content and oversee production and distribution of the official CFP national championship game program.

·         Coordinate the creation and implementation of the CFP’s paid advertising campaign in the national championship host city with the local organizing committee.

·         Respond professionally to questions submitted to the communications department via email.

·         Assist with department administrative duties, including finances, organization, and phone calls.  

·         Work collaboratively with other interns and staff on office-wide projects as needed.

·         Attend to other daily needs of the communications staff as assigned.

 

Reports To: Senior Director of Communications and Branding and Assistant Director of Communications and Branding

·         Bachelor’s degree

·         1+ years of experience in social media, brand management, or related field in a college athletic department or professional sports organization

·         Demonstrated experience managing the social media presence of a brand or team

·         Creativity in ideating, producing, and publishing social media content

·         Proficient in graphic design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

·         Experience creating and editing short video clips using Premiere, After Effects, or similar editing

·         Excellent writing ability; advanced communication and interpersonal skills

·         Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·         Attention to detail, adaptability to a changing environment, and dependability are crucial

·         Able to manage, prioritize, and bring multiple projects to completion

·         Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel, and research matters  

·         Ability to work under pressure and autonomously

·         Responsible for handling own workloads and being self-motivated

·         Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

*Responsibilities are subject to change
Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 21, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. CST.