Basketball Communications Seasonal Assistant

Dallas Mavericks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a Basketball Communications Seasonal Assistant to support our Basketball Communications team for the 2026-27 season. This role supports an active PR department with daily operations including game notes, postgame notes, credentialing, press releases and more.

The internship runs October 2026 through two weeks after the season ends, with a full-time schedule for home games, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Reports to Sr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Experience working for a professional sports team, college athletics program, or similar PR setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead department efforts to prepare for home games, including credentials and media seating.
• Help manage the single-game credentialing process for media and guests.
• Update player and staff bios on HoopsOMG.com.
• Contribute to game notes and postgame notes with statistics and milestones.
• Monitor and track team-related media coverage and requests.
• Organize and maintain the department’s shared folders.
• Contribute to press releases regarding trades and roster moves.
• Assist in planning player press conferences and media availabilities.
• Maintain the department’s X account with practice schedule.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Editing

Multitasking

Independent work

Organization

Project management

Time management

Confidential info

Basketball stats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a Basketball Communications Seasonal Assistant to support our Basketball Communications team throughout the 2026-27 season. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the group by supporting an active PR department with essential daily operations including but not limited to game notes, postgame notes, credentialing, press releases and other media outreach. The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Basketball Communications.

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:

• Begins in October 2026 and concludes 2 weeks following the Mavericks’ 2026-27 season (duration could change because of performance and/or business needs).
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule including all home games, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Lead department efforts to prepare for home games, including making credentials and assigning media seating in the arena bowl and workroom.
• Help to manage the single-game credentialing process for media and guests.
• Update player and staff bios on the team’s media website, HoopsOMG.com.
• Contribute to game notes and postgame notes by updating and maintaining statistical, record and milestone information related to the team, in coordination with other team members.
• Monitor and track team-related media coverage and incoming media requests to share with the department.
• Organize and maintain the department’s shared folders.
• Contribute to press releases regarding trades, roster moves, injury reports and other special team announcements.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of player‑related press conferences and media availabilities, under supervision.
• Keep the department’s private media X account, @MavsMediaInfo, updated with the practice schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function as well as the following:

• Display proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess strong writing skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Be proactive with the ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Be highly organized and capability of working effectively in a demanding environment.
• Possess excellent project management and time management skills.
• Be discrete with sensitive and confidential information.
• Have a strong understanding of the NBA landscape and basketball statistics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or another related field.
• Experience working for a professional sports team, college athletics program, or in a similar public relations setting.

JOB TYPE: Seasonal Assistant

EEO: Administrative Support Workers

The Dallas Mavericks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.