Intern Mercury Communications

Job Description

PHOENIX MERCURY

BASKETBALL COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Basketball Communications

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Phoenix Mercury Basketball Communications Intern with the Basketball Communications Department. This position will be responsible for supporting the Phoenix Mercury basketball communications department, assisting with day-to-day Phoenix Mercury basketball communications duties as assigned. This seasonal position is for the entire WNBA season (which could extend to the WNBA Finals in October), with the flexibility to begin in late March/early April.

What Will You Do:
• Assist with media operations on game nights, including game-night press room and media seating set-up
• Assist with distribution of statistics, notes, releases, rosters, pre and postgame quotes and other information for media each home game
• Assist in production and distribution of media credentials, both season and single-game
• Assist with coordination of game-night assistant staff, as well as communication with scorer’s table and stat crew staffs
• Compile and archive daily media clips

What We Need From Our Intern:
• Knowledge of the WNBA, statistics and terminology
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of InDesign or similar page layout program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening, weekdays and holidays
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality as it relates to information the Communications department is privy to

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Communications or similar field (Junior, Senior, or first-year Master’s program preferred)

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
• Ability to transit around the arena for long periods of time
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9n8w7-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.