Broadcast and Communications Intern

Broadcast And Communications Intern

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms 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: Communications Department, Bob Rotruck and Connor Lawrence 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 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)
Must be local to the area with reliable transportation
Maintain professionalism at all times
Strong writing abilities
Strong organizational, written, and 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
Please Include:
Link to an example of your sports writing
Link to an example of your broadcast abilities and play-by-play (if interested)