Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers

Summer Temporary Assistant, Corporate Communications

Cleveland Cavaliers - Intern
Cleveland · OH
Corporate Communications · Communications & Public Relations · Media/Public Relations Servicing
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Cavaliers Holdings LLC is obsessed with delivering epic experiences for our team members, our fans, our community and the world. Fueled by an unapologetically bold, inclusive and high-impact culture, we strive to recruit individuals who are enthusiastic and purposeful in carrying out our vision as transformative leaders in sports and entertainment If you are ready to bring your best to the dynamic, high‑performance environment of the Cavs, Cleveland WNBA, Monsters, Charge, RESN and Rocket Arena - where we come together to create moments that move, inspire and uplift - then we want to hear from you.



JOB SUMMARY:

 

Under the guidance of the Corporate Communications Team, the ‘Summer Temporary Assistant, Corporate Communications’ will learn how to generate local, national, internal, and industry-wide awareness for the business and off-the-court initiatives of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena.

 

** This is a temporary position from June 8th – August 28th 2026, that will require working in-person roughly 40 hours per week. 

 

** Seeking candidates residing local to Cleveland, OH.

 

PAY RATE: $15.00/HR.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

  • Collaborate with Cavaliers and Rocket Arena business teams across the organization to create internal Team communications, awards submissions and earned-media opportunities for informational messaging, special projects, and event-driven initiatives. Implement strategic PR outreach to generate market-wide awareness, ignite a call to action, shape brand identity, and achieve goals and objectives to targeted audiences.
  • Build presentation decks and documents that highlight communications plans and strategy in a visually compelling and efficient way.
  • Draft and support written media communications, including internal team member communications, award submissions, press releases, media advisories and media pitches.
  • Regularly search for and compile articles on Rock Entertainment Group, the Cavaliers and archive the stories to chronicle the team’s media coverage.
  • Assist with internal communications to team (staff) members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently attending (or recent graduate of) a 4 year Bachelors Degree program, preferably with an emphasis in communications, public relations, sports management, business administration, or a related field. 
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy and basketball knowledge is required; experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
  • Must always maintain professionalism and understand discretion as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers public relations staff.
  • Must be organized, attentive to detail and independently motivated. Must be flexible, able to accept direction and constructive criticism, as necessary, and to absorb and work on multiple projects.

 

** This job application will close on Wednesday, April 1st - please get your applications submitted ASAP!



We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.