Game Night Media Relations Coordinator

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

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.