Internship Opportunities

 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Columbus Blue Jackets can offer today's college student a unique opportunity to work at one of the most beautiful and unique sports and entertainment venues in the world. We have an organizational capacity to offer a wide variety of internship positions throughout the year.   

To apply, please send resume to jobs@bluejackets.com and designate which internship you are applying for.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2010-2011 NHL SEASON INTERNSHIPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Ticket Operations- Intern will assist with the operations of the box office on game nights, providing customer service to fans and processing ticket requests.  Internship requires general administrative work, including data entry and maintaining and organizing files.  Candidate should possess strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills; be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; demonstrate a professional attitude and have the ability to work independently while handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Marketing- Intern will assist the Fan Development and Advertising/Promotions Staff with all departmental duties including management of Blue Jackets promotional team, game day promotions, kids club, and social media.  This position requires approximately 20-30 hours a week. 

Video Production- Intern will assist with all aspects of Video Production, from Live Game Production to Marketing and Community & Fan Development.  Candidate should have background in video tape shooting/editing with a creative eye and a love of sports.  Experience with Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro encouraged but not required.  Ability to work regular non-game hours as well as game nights required. (No Longer accepting applications).

Partnership Marketing- Intern will assist Partnership Marketing Department in ensuring proper implementation of partnership contractual elements and providing creative marketing elements to CBJ partners.  The intern will assist with game day project such as radio and TV affidavits, building contestant databases for promotions, tracking in-game promotions, and taking pictures of in-game promotions.

Creative Services- Intern will assist Creative Services department with day-to-day design projects including web icons, media guides, and fliers and brochures.  Ideal candidate will be able to prioritize effectively, work with minimal supervision, and be flexible.  Intern must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 3 and Mac.

Multimedia- Intern will assist with creating written content, generating ideas for different sections of the bluejackets.nhl.com and  www.nationwidearena.com, and helping to maintain all parts of both websites. Daily responsibilities will include writing feature stories, creating photo galleries, loading audio, and updating web pages. Candidate should possess strong writing skills and working knowledge of HTML; demonstrate a professional attitude and have the ability to work independently while handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.  Photoshop, javascript, CSS, Dreamweaver or any photo/web editing or web development experience is encouraged but not required. This position requires approximately 20 office hours plus some home games.

Web Site Video Production- Intern will create video web content for bluejackets.com. Responsibilities Include: Game Nights- Daily practice reports: shoot, edit CBJ morning skate and the visiting team practice. Work with CBJ broadcast talent to shoot and later edit interviews with players and coaches and post on the web site. Post Game Production: Shoot and edit locker room interviews and post on web site. Non-Game Days (CBJ Practice Sessions)- Shoot practice b-roll and CBJ interviews with broadcaster. Later edit and post video on bluejackets.com. Produce various feature videos of activities with the players, coaching staff, and Blue Jackets departments (Community Development, Fan Development, Hockey Operations, etc.) Develop scripting, production requirements (camera set-up, lighting, etc) prior to shoot date. Develop additional video content ideas to be produced and posted on CBJ.com with direction and support of Director of Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager.