The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers mission is to represent Tampa Bay past and future, while driving the next generation of NFL culture. The Club seeks individuals whose ambition and dedication align with this mission, bringing new perspectives and skills to our Club.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are offering full-time, paid internships to highly motivated and committed graduates wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional experience in the fast-paced, results-driven world of the National Football League.
Participants are given the unique opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success while receiving an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes learning experience. The program is comprised of a comprehensive and flexible strategy that allows recent graduates to build upon their educational foundation in order to define, evaluate and achieve a variety of career-related objectives.
Interns are placed within a specific department and encouraged to explore all aspects of the business of professional football through various outreach programs, networking events, and via our Internship Learning Series. Interns will learn from and establish relationships with team executives that will benefit their lives both personally and professionally.
This is an hourly position starting July 14, 2025, through June 26, 2026. Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Functions
- The Communications Intern will assist the department in serving as a liaison between local, national and international media and members of the organization
- Support game and practice credentials coordination and distribution
- Assist with the creation and distribution of team publications and media information materials such as the team yearbook, media guide, game release, flip card and player bios
- Record and transcribe player and coach media availabilities multiple times a week
- Compile daily media clips and broadcast news reports to be distributed to executives within the organization generate media recaps for community impact, marketing and corporate partnership events and promotions
- Draft press releases and media advisories
- Assist in coordinating media interviews for players and coaching staff upon request
- Game day responsibilities include: assisting in setting up the press box for all home games, transcribing post-game locker room quotes and overseeing media will call distribution
Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred
- Experience with Accredit Solutions credential system preferred
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Experience in working with/writing around statistics is a plus
- Strong professional demeanor
- Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the Tampa Bay area
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree
- Prior experience with sports information, public relations or communications on the team side is preferred
Work Environment
- The Buccaneers are a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment.
- Extended evening and weekend work hours are sometimes required. You are required to work all home and some away games (some travel is expected). You may have to work occasional holidays.
- High-intensity work environment in executing deliverables on short deadlines.
- Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Buccaneers Team LLC (the “Buccaneers”) provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer Accommodations
This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Buccaneers reserve the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Buccaneers’ business, competitive considerations, or the work environment. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning the Buccaneers has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any employee.
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