Media Relations Internship

Intern, Public & Media Relations | New York Islanders

This internship is with the New York Islanders, located in Elmont, NY. The organization is a storied professional sports franchise known for its historic legacy and passionate fan base. They operate UBS Arena, a state‑of‑the‑art venue, and are actively transforming the surrounding Belmont Park area into a vibrant entertainment destination. This role is an opportunity for an aspiring public relations professional to gain practical experience in media relations within a professional team setting.
The TL;DR

Role: Internship
Type: Seasonal
Location: In‑person, Elmont, NY
Team: Communications Department
Mission: Assist with media relations tasks for the New York Islanders while learning the public relations role within a professional team setting.
Tech Stack: Adobe Suites (Photoshop, InDesign)
What You’ll Actually Do

Game Day Operations: Facilitate media relations tasks during all home games, including credentialing, press‑box setup, and hospitality.
Information Distribution: Distribute statistics and notes to media, scouts, and team staff before, during, and after games.
Press Box Management: Maintain the press box and media work room, ensuring an organized environment for media.
Content Support: Help compile daily news clippings for internal distribution and contribute to game notes.
Research & Administration: Research and maintain team and player statistics, and provide administrative support to the Communications Department.
The Must‑Haves

Background: Aspiring public relations professional seeking to learn the team‑side of the business.
Experience: Previous public relations, communications, or journalism experience is a plus.
Skills: Organized, detail‑oriented, comfortable using AP Style, and possesses strong hockey knowledge.
Bonus: Proficiency in Adobe Suites, including Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred.

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