Learning Opportunities:
- Application of sports media and communication skills and knowledge learned in the classroom in an engaged regional media organization.
- Develop critical thinking by preparing written reports and press releases for the organization’s website and social media platforms.
- Improve the organizational website with new and historical content to improve engagement between MBWA and student-athletes, staff, media, fans, and sponsors.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Executive Committee, composed of media professionals with lifetime experience in journalism, college athletics and media relations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Media Relations Intern, your responsibilities will include the following:
- Help prepare press releases for MBWA website on a weekly basis during basketball season.
- Assist with improving both historical and current content flow on MBWA website on other weekdays.
- Generate original and unique content for the MBWA website and social media platforms.
- Work side-by-side with MBWA staff to set up and facilitate MBWA Haggarty Awards Dinner in April.
Requirements
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student:
- Interest and knowledge of college basketball, especially in the NY Metropolitan area.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and editing skills required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and social media.
- Experience with Sidearm Sports, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (suggested).
- Ability to be organized and work independently and as part of a team.
Internship Term: January 2026 - April 2026 (all virtual).
Heavier work flow from February to late April expected.
Must be available in-person for MBWA Dinner on Thursday, April 23
Compensation: Academic Credit (Spring 2026 semester, must show proof of registration).
$500 stipend at the completion of the internship.
Supervisor: Gregg Cohen, MBWA Vice President, and MBWA Communications Staff
To Apply: please send resume and one letter of recommendation by member institution
to
metbasketball@gmail.com immediately for review.
Come join us at the MBWA and make the 2025-26 basketball season the best one yet!