Important Dates
Aug. 12, 2025: Application opens (8 a.m. ET)
Sept. 12, 2025: Application closes (5 p.m. ET)
Dec. 2025: Candidate selection and notification
June 15 – May 28, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA communications department manages media relations, digital communications, social media strategy and storytelling initiatives that support the Association, its championships and student-athletes across all three divisions. The communications postgraduate internship program offers multiple positions across the department, providing interns with hands-on experience in media coordination, content creation, social media management and strategic communications while collaborating with NCAA staff, member institutions and national media outlets throughout the year.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in communications, media relations, digital storytelling or sports content strategy.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, offering multiple positions that support communications, media operations and digital storytelling initiatives across the Association.
A yearlong program running June 15, 2026 through May 28, 2027. Relocation to Indianapolis is required.
Interns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. Applicants should plan for their own relocation costs to Indianapolis.
Why Participate?
Create digital, written and social media content that supports NCAA championships, student-athletes and Association initiatives.
Support media relations, communications strategy and championship storytelling across multiple NCAA sports and events.
Develop professional skills in journalism, strategic communications, social media and multimedia storytelling through hands-on experience.
Connect with NCAA staff, member institutions, student-athletes and national media outlets while working in a fast-paced communications environment.
Through hands-on experience across media relations, digital communications and championship storytelling, interns gain a national-office perspective on how the NCAA communicates and engages with audiences across intercollegiate athletics.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date
- No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students)
- Interest in communications, journalism, media relations or digital content strategy
- Strong writing, communication and organizational skills
- Experience with social media, multimedia storytelling or athletics communications is preferred