Seasonal Communications Coordinator, Media Relations

Los Angeles Lakers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ NBA G League affiliate, seek a Communications Coordinator to lead media relations for the season. You will develop and execute a season-long communications strategy, manage game-day media operations, write and distribute materials, and coordinate credentials and interview logistics.

You’ll collaborate with the department and external partners to elevate the team’s visibility on local and national platforms, supervise media content creation, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Communications/Journalis m/PR (preferred) or related field
• A minimum of two years / seasons of applicable internships or in-field experience working in communications, public relations, media relations or sports

Responsibilities

• Game Day Coordination: Oversee and coordinate media credentials for local and visiting media, manage home game media logistics, and disseminate information to drive coverage.
• PR Publication Production: Write and edit media materials, develop media guides, rosters, bios, game notes and press releases, and publish via the media portal.
• Day-to-Day Media Support: Attend practices to manage media requests, support interview requests, pitch stories to cover the team, and coordinate media events.
• Additional Responsibilities: Secure players for media needs, provide administrative support, and assist with Lakers communications initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

AP style

Organizational skills

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/PR

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Coachella Valley Lakers, the Lakers’ NBA G League affiliate, seek a Communications Coordinator to lead media relations for the season. You will develop and execute a season-long communications strategy, manage game-day media operations, write and distribute materials, and coordinate credentials and interview logistics.

You’ll collaborate with the department and external partners to elevate the team’s visibility on local and national platforms, supervise media content creation, and support