Communications Intern

Multi Company Logo; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hockey Western New York, LLC seeks a Communications Intern to support both team and corporate communications for the Buffalo Sabres and Bandits. The role involves day-to-day operations, media monitoring and gameday prep for the Sabres, and weekly needs for the Bandits.

Responsibilities include serving as seasonal PR contact for Bandits personnel, preparing game notes, assisting in daily communications, compiling media clippings, and ensuring messaging consistency across web and social channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in PR, communications, journalism or related field.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong communication ability, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion and high level of confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the seasonal PR contact for Buffalo Bandits players, coaches and personnel requests.
• Write, compile and prepare game notes and gameday materials for all Bandits games.
• Support daily communications efforts for hockey operations and corporate initiatives.
• Distribute gameday materials to internal departments and media.
• Compile media coverage reports and press clippings.
• Collaborate with media/content team to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Assist with organizing events and provide department support.
• Maintain relationships with local media.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field

Job description

The Communications Intern supports both the team and corporate communications functions of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. This role assists with day-to-day communications operations, media monitoring and gameday preparation for the Sabres, while executing weekly and gameday communications needs for the Bandits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the seasonal PR contact for Buffalo Bandits players, coaches and personnel requests.
• Write, compile and prepare game notes and gameday materials for all Bandits games.
• Occasionally support daily communications efforts for both hockey operations and corporate/business initiatives for the Buffalo Sabres.
• Assist in compiling, preparing and distributing the team’s gameday materials to be distributed by the department.
• Assist in compiling media coverage reports and press clippings.
• Work closely with the team’s media and content department to ensure consistent messaging and content across all web and social channels
• Assist with the execution of organizational events as needed.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the communications department as needed.
• Maintain strong working relationship with local media members.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and Sabres/Bandits home games.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and administrative skills.
• Possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• This role operations in both an office setting and in a live events setting. Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds.
• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, kneel, and crouch.

Compensation & Hours

This role pays $16.00 an hour. This is a part-time role and must have the flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 season.

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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