We are looking for a Broadcast and Communications intern to assist primarily with game night broadcast, media, and communications efforts for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The ideal candidate brings a positive, team-oriented personality with a passion for sports media and broadcasting, and a desire to help showcase the Phantoms as the epicenter for fun and entertainment in the Lehigh Valley.
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
DURATION: Full Season (October - April)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be available to work nights and weekends, to assist with Phantoms home game press row and as needed for other Phantoms-related events
- Support the communications, creative, and marketing departments with daily and weekly tasks, including media prep and coordination
- Assists PR and Media Coordinator with game night duties
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance the "FANDOM" associated with the Phantoms Hockey Team and assist in reaching revenue goals
- Compile and distribute game night media materials to press row including, but not limited to: stat packets, game notes, and lineup sheets
- Organize and maintain the upkeep of press row on game nights
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Possibility to learn and observe live sports broadcasting if intern is interested
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be actively enrolled in a local accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program
- Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed (Hours are flexible and can vary from one week to the next depending on intern's schedule as well as the team's home-game schedule)
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Strong writing abilities
- Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
- Exhibit creative approaches generating awareness and promotion
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize a wide variety of tasks
- Ability to interact with a variety of different departments and senior management team
- Energetic, Inspirational Personality
- A collaborative Team Player
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Sports and entertainment experience is preferred
- Broadcast/Communications experience is a plus
- Experience in sports writing and journalism or interested in learning
- Knowledge of and appreciation of professional hockey, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and the American Hockey League
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.
