Public Relations Intern for Road 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 Road Games . The internship starts in October 2018 and lasts until the conclusion of the 2018-19 regular season (April 2019). 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 road games from residence, primarily on nights and including weekends * Possesses own computer with high-speed internet access * Astute knowledge of and interest in hockey * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including working knowledge of and adherence to AP style * 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 Photoshop and web site management * Self-starting, highly motivated individual with exceptional work ethic and unquestioned dependability * Personal, professional demeanor Responsibilities: * Oversee and handle in-game and post-game media relations responsibilities for all 38 regular season road games from residence, watching the live online stream * Write and email a game story to all media outlets * Engage fans and provide in-game updates on Twitter * Create/edit multimedia content, post game story on griffinshockey.com and update social media sites Compensation (as an independent contractor): * Stipend for each road game covered * 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. 6 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Public Relations Intern for Home Games Grand Rapids Griffins - Grand Rapids, MI 6 hours ago * Jobs at Grand Rapids Griffins in Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Griffins 12 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume