Public Relations Intern for Home Games Grand Rapids Griffins 12 reviews
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Internship The two-time Calder Cup champion
Grand Rapids Griffins, primary affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings,
announce an opening for a Public Relations Intern for Home Games . The
internship starts in late Sept. 2018 and lasts until the conclusion of
the 2018-19 season (April-June 2019, depending on playoffs). This
internship is intended to help prepare the individual for employment
with a professional sports team. Previous members of the Griffins public
relations department have continued on to work for the Baltimore Ravens
(NFL), Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe), Carolina Cobras (AFL), Cleveland
Browns (NFL), Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Outlaws (MLL), Detroit Lions
(NFL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Vipers (IHL), Florida Panthers
(NHL), Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL), Grand Valley State University,
Indianapolis Indians (IL), Lake Erie Monsters (AHL), New York Jets
(NFL), New York Rangers (NHL), Oakland Raiders (NFL), San Antonio
Rampage (AHL), University of Florida (SEC), USA Cycling, USA Hockey and
Vegas Golden Knights (NHL). Reports To: * Senior Director of Public
Relations * Public Relations Manager Qualifications: * Recent graduate,
senior/junior-year undergraduate student or post-graduate student,
majoring in communications, sport management, journalism, public
relations or related field * Availability to work 38 home game nights
plus playoffs, plus occasional office hours during the week * Excellent
written and oral communication skills * Intense desire to progress
professionally within the sports PR industry * Creativity, exacting
attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to
manage a variety of simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines * Computer
proficiency, including web site management * Self-starting, highly
motivated individual with exceptional work ethic and unquestioned
dependability * Personal, professional demeanor * Astute knowledge of
and interest in hockey Responsibilities: * Game night responsibilities
include but are not limited to press box setup, distribution of media
credentials, reporting starting lineups and scratches to the game
operations department and media, distributing stats during intermission,
and assisting with post-game interviews and multimedia * Provide
additional team coverage for griffinshockey.com by attending occasional
practices to write player feature stories and Q&As * Coordinate the
distribution of community program/event materials * Other duties and
special projects as assigned Compensation: * Hourly wage * School credit
(if applicable) We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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