Game Night Communications Assistant

Spurs Sports & Entertainment; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Antonio Spurs and Spurs Sports & Entertainment are seeking game-night communication assistants to join our media operations team. You will help set up press areas, manage media credentials, record quotes, and distribute statistics during NBA season.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to work 15–20 hours per week, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. High School Diploma or GED required; college enrollment preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in college with interest in public relations/communications preferred.
• Strong quote-taking and transcribing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in short, high-pressure situations.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Attend select Spurs home games (4 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a 7 p.m. game).
• Assist with setting up press areas and labeling seats.
• Distribute media credentials and assist with media check-in.
• Record and transcribe pre-game and postgame quotes.
• Distribute in-game and postgame statistics to media members.
• Digitization of postgame materials and historical documents.
• Support Spurs PR staff as needed.

Skills

Quote-taking

Transcribing

Communication

Multi-tasking

MS Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College enrollment (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Job description

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.

To us it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community.

SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex.

We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values-Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.

The San Antonio Spurs are looking for several game night communication assistants to join our family!

What You’ll Do:

• Attend select Spurs home games (Approximately 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a 7 p.m. game)
• Assist with setting up press areas, including labeling seats and setting out monitors and printers
• Distribute media credentials and assist with media check-in
• Record and transcribe pre-game and postgame quotes
• Manage media dining check-in
• Distribute in-game and postgame statistics to media members
• Digitization of postgame materials and historical documents
• Help all local and national media as needed
• Assist Spurs PR staff as needed

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in college with an interest in public relations/communications preferred
• Strong quote-taking and transcribing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in short, high-pressure situations
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Word
• Ability to work at least 15-20hours per week during the NBA Season and non-traditional hours (including nights and weekends)

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Constantly walking to accomplish tasks, particularly walking around the arena to service media seating locations.

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development.

SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is "at will", which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.