Sports Media Relations Intern: Game Day & Writing

Pittsburgh Penguins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Media Relations Intern will observe and assist the media relations staff with day-to-day functions within the department. This internship provides hands-on experience in professional sports communications and will include opportunities to gain experience in media relations, sports communications, game-day operations, writing, and statistics.

The intern will work closely with the Pittsburgh Penguins media relations staff and will interact with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of college or equivalent education.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena as needed.
• Availability to work 10–15 hours per week, including Pittsburgh Penguins home games.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to interact with executives, visiting team personnel, and media.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and issuing media credentials for print, TV, and radio.
• Assist with setting up the media level for home games and post-game interviews.
• Help gather sound and post material for the team’s media sites.
• Work Penguins home games as scheduled.

Skills

Professional communication

Creative writing

Editing

Education

Two years of college or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Media Relations Intern will observe and assist the media relations staff with day-to-day functions within the department. This internship provides hands-on experience in professional sports communications and will include opportunities to gain experience in media relations, sports communications, game-day operations, writing, and statistics.

The intern will work closely with the Pittsburgh Penguins media relations staff and will interact with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey