Position Summary: The Kansas City Comets seek individual(s) interested in media relations for a professional sports organization. The Media Relations Interns will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications. All Kansas City Comets internships are unpaid. Educational credits are required
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan and create compelling and original multi-media news web content, including interactive features, player transactions, photo- and video-based features
- Strong-writing skills will be required to produce press releases throughout the season to keep fans engaged on events, player acquisitions, etc.
- Interview players during Postgame/Practice/Events
- Provide assistance in facilitating player/coach interviews and handling other media requests
- Act as the Comets liaison for events throughout the community, including activation, pre-promotion and coverage for KCComets.com
- Assist in the maintenance of game-day materials and archives
- Oversee Press Box operations on game nights
- Assist Media Relations department with all pre and post-game setup in the press box, game coverage, and postgame interviews
- Assist in the production of team publications such as game notes, statistics, and media guides
- Conduct journalistic interviews in person and over the phone for content on KCComets.com
Requirements:
- Attentive to detail and direction
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive problem solver and be able to work well under pressure.
- Professional demeanor demonstrating responsibility, initiative and dependability, all with a positive attitude.
- Must be able to communicate status of projects effectively
- Must be a quick learner and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and adapts to various environments and situations.
- High ethical standards and strong sense of confidentiality.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Attend all home preseason, regular season, and playoff games
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in and out of the office with varying hours depending on availability
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Photoshop required
- InDesign experience is a plus
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