ACMB Core Areas

ACMB CORE AREAS
Interns are encouraged to participate in as many areas of the internship that are of interest but are required to be part of at least one of the “core areas” of Communications, Marketing or Broadcast.

COMMUNICATIONS: Sport Contacts, Communications Team, Statistics Team
BROADCAST/MULTI-MEDIA: Photography, Videography, Broadcast Production
MARKETING: Gameday Production Team, Engagement/Promotion/Execution Team, Graphic Design Team, Social Media Team

COMMUNICATIONS
Sport Contacts
Serving as the liaison to a team for Miami Athletics Communication and Marketing with guidance from a full-time staff member; Will be assisted by all ACMB Teams in respective areas (ex. music, videoboard support at games, photos/video shot, etc.); Teams Include: Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country/Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Softball. This is a very hands-on experience and a tremendous way to have a great impact on the department and gain valuable experience working directly with a Division I athletic program.

Covering home events in person and away events remotely
Writing recaps/releases using AP Style and assisting with feature ideas for your sport
Assisting with in-game statistics when needed
Posting stories, results and statistics to the website along with roster/bio maintenance when necessary
Working with opponent communication contacts to trade rosters and statistic files, etc.
Nominating players for weekly or postseason awards with the conference office
Updating record books and bios
Fielding and assisting with media requests
Some social media updating for team accounts

Communications Team

Writers who are interested in writing recaps/previews/releases/features, etc., using AP Style
Assisting with in-game statistics
Basic website assistance
Learning the back end of our MiamiRedHawks.com CMS to be able to post content, etc.
Putting together roster cards and other information gameday materials for media and fans
Assisting with player bios and record books
Assisting in press boxes/press row to assist with media needs
Assisting with photo IDing/archiving/web posting

Statistics Team

Assisting with in-game statistics for football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, field hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball/softball
Learn statistics software programs for specific sports
Help spot/call in-game action with an understanding of the rules/statistics for the sport being played

BROADCAST
Multi-Media Team
Developing a schedule to shoot events to make sure we have ample photos/video for all sports.

Photographers

Pulling a few of your best shots early in a game to pass along to Sport Contact or Social Media Team for score graphic and/or use on website; occasionally passing a few along for opponent school use
Pulling 8-10 photos postgame and loading into a photo gallery on the website and linking to event
Within 5 days of shooting, going through files to grab usable photos; ID them with player name, etc.; load onto server or sharable Google folder

Videography

Shoot footage at games to make sure we have for use in highlights, B-Roll, etc.
Help catalog video
Help create videos/highlight packages under the direction of the Coordinator of Media Productions

Broadcast Production

Work with Will Corey/Steve Baker to execute ESPN3/NCHC.tv broadcasts or in-venue videoboard footage
- Assisting to run cable and set up
- Running cameras
- Assist in production truck

MARKETING
Gameday Production Team

Script writing for public address announcers for all sports
Help develop/organize playlists with music that works for a particular sport/game situations
Executing music at home sporting events
Running videoboards at events (where applicable) at home events
Assisting with video board presentation and loading boards with information/content

Engagement/Promotions/Presentation Team

Develop and execute plans to promote ticketed events, especially to students on campus
Devises promotions that will enhance attendance
Execute/Create engaging in-game promotions
Assist with giveaway ideas and execution
Execute/cue fan tunnels as team enters field/court/ice
Help execute recognitions/performances
Set up, execute and tear down of events such as Fan Fest/Tailgating/Autograph Sessions, etc.
Engage fans of all ages during events at tailgating, FanFest and through distributions
Help drive Code Red membership and develop initiatives to provide value to the CR membership

Social Media Team

Being involved in the planning, execution and analytics of the social media accounts for the athletic department and assisting in some aspects with sport-specific accounts
Assisting in a social media plan for the main athletics accounts and Code Red accounts
Crafting text for posts and formulating ideas for graphics and engaging visuals
In-game tweeting: pre-game/postgame and periodic in-game updates for home and away events for select sports. Making sure department hashtags are used and tagging accounts as appropriate
Working with Graphic Design Team to make sure gameday graphics are ready with accurate information as well as score graphics with correct logos, etc.
Following analytics of the accounts/posts to better craft messaging moving forward

Graphic Design Team

Heavy emphasis in Photoshop; knowledge of other creative suite platforms a plus
Help produce creative content for videoboards, social media, etc., that meet Miami Athletics/Miami University brand standards and guidelines
Create Gameday Graphics sized for IG and TW for all sports for home and away events
Create Score Graphics that include team logos and any required sponsor logos that can be updated quickly postgame
Assist in creating graphics for videoboards; assist in creating graphics or templates for award recognition for social media/website
Work with Social Media Team on content for various Miami Athletics social media platforms
Work with Multi-Media Team for photos for various graphics

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