Intern - Communications - Suns Basketball

Job Description

Communications Intern, Suns Basketball

Player 15 Group HQ

Phoenix, AZ

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Communications Intern, Suns Basketball to assist team members with communications operations and execution of media relations efforts with a focus on Phoenix Suns basketball for the 2024-25 NBA season.

What You Will Do:
• Execute tasks pertaining to communications operations for Suns home games, including media credentialing, hosting/check-in, media seating assignments and set up, producing game stats, pre and postgame notes/quotes and other game day media/PR related duties.
• Update stats and otherwise assist with producing the team game notes prior to each game
• Assist with media services initiatives including assembling and delivering media packets, and aiding media members with a service-focused approach
• Assist with daily compilation of press clips and monitoring of team coverage

What We Need From Our Communications Intern, Suns Basketball:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including game days and nights, holidays and weekends
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills
• Knowledge of the NBA and basketball stats, and ability to identify trends
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt changes while managing multiple tasks
• Service-focused approach in interaction with media and others

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a focus in Communication, Business Administration or a related field
• Some experience working in professional or high-level college sports preferred, ideally in a communications capacity

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Communications Intern, Suns Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• 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.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group 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 crafted 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 the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp6o6x-3-136-19-136-42 in your application.