Help tell the story of college athletics through strategic communications, digital storytelling, branding and content creation. Communications postgraduate interns work alongside experienced NCAA professionals to create meaningful content, support national initiatives and connect with student-athletes, member schools, media and the public. Whether you’re interested in media relations, visual storytelling, brand management or editorial communications, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that advance the NCAA’s mission.
Is this Internship Right for You?
These internships are ideal for recent graduates pursuing careers in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, branding or content strategy. Successful candidates are creative, collaborative and detail oriented communicators who enjoy telling stories, solving problems and managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Whether your passion is writing, multimedia production, brand management or media relations, Communications offers opportunities to develop professional skills while making an impact across college athletics.
College graduates with a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are pursuing a career in college sports administration. No prior athletics department experience or sports-specific degree required.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, with 36 positions across 11 departments. Applicants may select up to three departments of interest in a single application.
A yearlong program running June 14, 2027 through May 26, 2028. 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.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s or Master’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).
- No age restriction or sports-specific degree required.
- Prior athletics department experience and former student-athlete status are not required.
- Not a current or former NCAA national office intern or employee.
Why Communications?
Communications plays an important role in sharing the NCAA’s story and supporting the Association’s priorities. Throughout the internship, you’ll collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful communications initiatives and build a portfolio of work that prepares you for a career in collegiate athletics, higher education or the communications industry.
What You'll Experience
Take ownership of meaningful communications projects that inform, engage and inspire audiences while supporting the NCAA’s mission across college athletics.
Work alongside experienced communications professionals to assist with content creation, communications planning, digital storytelling, media outreach, branding and strategic initiatives.
Strengthen your writing, storytelling, creative, project management and communication skills through mentorship, cross functional collaboration and hands on experience across the national office.
Build relationships with NCAA staff, member schools, conferences, media and external partners while gaining valuable insight into strategic communications within collegiate athletics.
If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network and make an impact across college athletics, review the requirements and submit your application.