Communications Game Night Assistant

Vinik Sports Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Vinik Sports Group in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning seeks a reliable Communications Game-Night Assistant for home games at Benchmark International Arena. Part-time role supporting media relations and press box operations on game nights.

Responsibilities include greeting media, distributing credentials, assisting with press box duties, handling game-night materials, coordinating postgame interviews, and uploading recordings.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in guest services, hospitality, event operations, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to interact professionally with media and staff.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with reliability.

Responsibilities

• Greet media members, broadcast personnel, NHL scouts and other credentialed guests on arrival.
• Distribute game-night credentials and answer credential-related questions.
• Assist with pregame media operations and direct guests to appropriate arena areas.
• Assist with press box operations during the game and distribute statistics and game materials.
• Make game-related announcements over the press box PA system.
• Postgame, assist with media availability and interview operations, and upload recordings to the Online Press Box.

Skills

Media relations

Guest services

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Discretion

Time management

Education

Pursuing/working in communications or public relations

Job description

Job SummaryVinik Sports Group and The Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking a reliable, eager, and professional individual to serve as Communications Game-Night Assistant during home games at Benchmark International Arena. This is a part-time position supporting the Communications department with media relations and press box operations on game nights.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPregameGreet media members, broadcast personnel, NHL scouts and other credentialed guests upon arrival.Distribute game-night credentials and provide assistance with credential-related questions.Help ensure media and other credentialed personnel are directed to the appropriate areas of the arena.Assist Communications staff with additional pregame media operations as needed.During the GameAssist with press box operations throughout the game.Distribute statistics, line charts, game notes and other materials to media and press box guests.Make game-related announcements over the press box public address system.Provide general assistance to media members, broadcasters, scouts and Communications staff.PostgameAssist with postgame media availability and interview operations.Record player and coach postgame interviews.Upload interview recordings to the Tampa Bay Lightning Online Press Box in a timely and accurate manner.Assist Communications staff with additional postgame responsibilities as needed.QualificationsSix months previous experience in guest services, hospitality, event operations, or a related field preferred.Individuals pursuing or interested in careers in communications, public relations, sports media, journalism, or related fieldsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to professionally interact with media members, broadcasters, NHL personnel, guests, and internal stakeholders.Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive team, player, or organizational information.Dependable, punctual and comfortable working in a fast-paced live-event environment.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.Comfortable making announcements in front of a press box audience.Basic familiarity with hockey and the NHL is preferred.Working ConditionsAbility to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distractingAbility to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as neededAbility to lift/carry/move up to 25lbsAbility to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperaturesAbility to use hands and fingers on office and mobile technologyAbility to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or peopleAbility to move comfortable throughout the arena with minimal accommodationsAbility to stand on feet for long periods of time, walk long distances and climb stairs.Ability to work comfortable around special effects including, but not limited to: haze, strobe lights, lasers, etcMust be able to walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas, including in varying weather conditions and during high-traffic event timesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.