2027 Football Hall of Fame Internship

About the Role

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience in various disciplines, leading up to the annual Enshrinement Week. All interns participate in weekly OTAs, including engagement with industry experts, networking, professional skill development, and team-building activities. This application is for the Communications department internship.

Term & Hours

• Program runs: June 1, 2027, through Aug. 9, 2027
• Hours: Five (5) full days per week (approximately 40 hours)
• Includes: Nights, weekends, and extended hours leading up to and during Enshrinement Week.

Compensation & Housing

• Stipend: $5,000 paid throughout the duration of the internship.
• Housing: Local housing options will be available through Walsh University.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of internal and external communications.
• Work with the Communications Team in preparation for and during the annual Enshrinement Week, including assisting media members with coverage of the Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement.
• Assist with the credentialing process for annual festivities.
• Assist in creating communications materials, such as the annual Yearbook, Media Guide, news releases, internal documents, newsletters, and emails.
• Write feature articles for use on ProFootballHOF.com.
• Fact-check and assist with historical research.
• Assist with other special projects within any department.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Communications department specific tasks:
• Assist through a variety of content-generation projects.
• Provide hands-on support before and during Enshrinement Week.
• Develop writing skills.
• Create content for the Hall’s digital platforms.
• Draft news releases.
• Gain real-world experience working with media members.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, upcoming seniors, and graduate students.
• Must be actively enrolled in an educational institution during the summer of the internship.
• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0.
• Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick to adapt, flexible, and able to work well under deadline pressure.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, professionalism.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• International students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship.
• Ability to process and proofread materials efficiently.
• Must be cordial and willing to work with the public.
• Majoring in communications, sports communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred.