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Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Game Night Communications Staff (Part-Time) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Philadelphia 76ers’ communication staff is opening a role for the upcoming season. Those hired will be able to work with the PR team at home games and accumulate hands-on experience with an NBA team. Game Night Staff members will assist with transcribing media availabilities, working with media members covering home games, and gathering information such as stats. This fast-paced position allows individuals to foster relationships with local and national media personalities while enhancing their communication skills to build a career within the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:
Learn to plan and execute game-day activities, including production and distribution of press credentials, coordination of appropriate sign-in for press meals, assistance with press area operations during games, and the recording and transcribing of postgame press conferences
Provide support writing postgame notes for distribution to media
Help keep storage areas and media room organized
Support and assist with the various types of ways the department distributes information, including press releases, press conferences, publicity events and off-day media availabilities
Perform all other objectives, projects, and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
College juniors, seniors, or recent graduates, or equivalent experience
Must be able to work majority of Philadelphia 76ers home games
Must be able to work game nights, which includes weekends and holidays, if necessary
Must demonstrate professionalism, a customer-first attitude, enthusiasm, and strong verbal and written communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Environment: This position requires that work be performed from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to move for an entire shift (approximately 4-6 hours)
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.