Position: Assistant, Gameday Media Relations – Part Time/Non-Exempt

Department: Media Relations

Reports to: Coordinator, Media Relations

Location:  State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)

Format: In-person 

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

Summary:

The Gameday Media Relations Assistant will have the opportunity to work with the Arizona Cardinals Media Relations department and assist in gameday functions in the press box at State Farm Stadium.

Primary Job Duties:

The Gameday Media Relations Assistant, will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Assist with ALL preseason, regular season and postseason home games.
• Assist in the setup of Press Box on game day with seating cards, seating charts and flip cards.
• Assist in distribution of credentials at Media Will Call and Credential Check-In.
• Assist in the distribution of media photo vests.
• Run copies of quarterly stats to media, broadcast booths, teams (if requested) or designated suites.
• Transcribe post game press conferences and locker room availability for distribution to media.
• Perform various other tasks that may be assigned by the Media Relations Coordinator or other full-time Media Relations staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree, or in pursuit of Bachelor's degree, from a four-year accredited college or university in Communications or related field preferred
• Experience: Experience in professional or collegiate sports communications department preferred
• Excellent English verbal, written and interpersonal communication with the ability to use discretion.
• Strong writing skills; with proven experience and use of AP Style.
• Previous transcribing experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Team player capable of handling a variety of duties and have the physical and mental capability to perform essential duties.
• Ability to interact with players, staff, fans and the community in a professional manner.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays onsite at State Farm Stadium for all home games (https://www.azcardinals.com/schedule/).
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is 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.

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