Game Night Assistant, Communications

Player 15 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Player 15 Group is seeking experienced Game Night Assistants for Phoenix Suns home games. You will support the Communications team with game-night media relations, credentialing, and media materials.

The role requires strong writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, with availability for nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of basketball and confidentiality are essential. This is on-site work at arena events.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications or related fields.
• Previous writing experience preferred.
• Experience in sports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup of the media work room
• Issue credentials and passes to media, staff, families and guests
• Distribute statistics to the media
• Assist with compiling postgame material, including transcribing quotes
• Assist with researching statistical trends through the games and season
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Skills

Writing & editing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

English proficiency

NBA knowledge

Confidentiality

Availability nights/weekends/holidays

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree in Journalism/Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Game Night Assistants, Communciations to join our team for Phoenix Suns home games. The game night staff will assist the Communications team with the implementation of all the team’s communications and media relations efforts on game nights.

Your Role on the Team

• Assist with the setup of the media work room
• Issue credentials and passes to media, staff, families and guests
• Distribute statistics to the media
• Assist with compiling postgame material, including transcribing quotes
• Assist with researching statistical trends through the games and season
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Your Skills and Experience

• Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel on a computer
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Professional and personable demeanor and approach
• Basic knowledge of the NBA, Phoenix Suns and basketball in general
• Privy to confidential information that is not to be shared
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays for all Valley Suns home games
• High school diploma or GED

• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications or related fields such as Public Relations and Marketing required
• Previous writing experience preferred
• Experience in sports preferred

• If applicable (role-specific):
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%.
• S‑Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English.