Communications Internship
At a glance
Entry-level Communications role at Britishrowing. Hammersmith · internship.
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What you'll do
- Write stories and features on rowing, its athletes and the run-up to the Indoor Championships
- Help keep daily social media activity moving across the communications team
- Cover live updates during the championships, reporting as the event unfolds
- Pitch in on editorial and communications work as it arises
What you bring
- You understand rowing across its different disciplines
- You write and speak clearly, with sound judgement about what matters and how to present it
- You’re comfortable working with social media platforms and keen to learn
Who this fits
This internship suits someone starting out who wants practical experience in sports communications and event reporting. The term runs from Monday 2 November to Sunday 6 December 2026, with weekday hours and flexibility. Work is based in Hammersmith, Birmingham and hybrid.
From the employer
We're looking for an enthusiastic intern to support our communications team in the lead-up to the British Rowing and World Rowing Indoor Championships. This is an exciting opportunity to get first hand experience in the day to day running of a social media and communications team, and experience the exciting buzz of reporting during a major sporting event.
What you'll be doing:Writing stories and features about the sport, athletes, and build-up to the Indoor Championships
Help manage the day-to-day social media activity
Supporting live reporting/coverage during the event itself
Assisting with general editorial and communications tasks as they come up
What we're looking for:
Knowledge of rowing across all disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good editorial judgement - knowing what's newsworthy and how to frame it
Comfortable using social media platforms
Enthusiastic, a fast learner, and a can-do attitude
What you’ll get out of it:
Hands-on experience at a global sporting event, including event communications experience
A portfolio of written and social media content
The opportunity to take ownership of your own work and see it through from idea to publication
Learn to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Nice to have:
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
Don’t meet all the requirements? While the list highlights some key skills,, we are more interested in someone who is willing to learn, get stuck in and bring an enthusiastic character to the team as we build up to one of the sport’s largest events. We also want to help you develop! If there are any areas in particular you’d like to explore whilst at British Rowing, or projects you’d like to get stuck into, please let us know as we will do our best to provide these opportunities to you.
Term: Monday 2nd November - Sunday 6th December 2026
Hours: Monday - Friday - flexiblilty
Location: Hammersmith, Birmingham and hybrid
Application window: Friday 2nd October - Friday 16th October
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