The two-time Calder Cup champion Grand Rapids Griffins, primary affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, announce an opening for a Public Relations Home Game Intern .
The internship starts in October 2024 and lasts until the conclusion of the 2024-25 American Hockey League season (April-June 2025, 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 Bakersfield Condors (AHL), Baltimore Ravens (NFL), Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe), Boston Bruins (NHL), Carolina Cobras (AFL), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago White Sox (MLB), Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Monsters (AHL), Cornerstone University (WHAC), Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Outlaws (MLL), Detroit Lions (NFL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Vipers (IHL), Ferris State University (GLIAC), Florida Panthers (NHL), Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL), Grand Valley State University (GLIAC), Houston Texans (NFL), Indianapolis Indians (IL), Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), Lincoln Stars (USHL), New York Jets (NFL), New York Rangers (NHL), Oakland Raiders (NFL), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL), Toledo Mud Hens (IL), Toledo Walleye (ECHL), United States Soccer Federation, University of Florida (SEC), USA Cycling, USA Hockey, Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) and Wartburg College (ARC).
Reports To :
- Vice President of Communications
- Public Relations Manager
Responsibilities :
- Game-night responsibilities include but are not limited to press box setup and teardown, distribution of media credentials, and assisting PR staff in the press box ;
- Provide additional team coverage for griffinshockey.com by attending occasional practices to write player feature stories and Q&As;
- Assist with the distribution of community program / event materials;
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Recent college graduate, senior / junior-year undergraduate student, or post-graduate student, majoring in communications, sport management, journalism, public relations, or related field;
- Availability to work 36 home games plus playoffs (approx. 7 hours per game, primarily on nights and weekends and including holidays), plus occasional office hours during the week;
- 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;
- Self-starting, highly motivated individual with exceptional work ethic and unquestioned dependability;
- Personal, professional demeanor;
- Astute knowledge of and interest in hockey. Compensation :
- Hourly wage
- Hourly wage
- Game-night parking, meals, and complimentary tickets
- 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, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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