Game Night Communications Assistant

Job Description

Game Night Communications Assistant (PT)

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves. To us it is so much more than just a game or concert.  It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field, and STAR Complex.  

We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values - Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce. 

The San Antonio Spurs are looking for several game night communication assistants to join our family! In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the game night Public Relations (PR) efforts for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2024-25 NBA season. You will be provided with hands-on experience within a professional sports media relations environment. The position will provide an individual who desires a career in sports information or media relations with an opportunity to learn the business side of sports and media while gaining valuable career experience, building a portfolio and enjoying networking opportunities in the process.

This position is located in San Antonio, TX, part-time (under 29 hours/week) and is seasonal.

What You'll Do: 
• Attend select Spurs home games (Approximately 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a 7 p.m. game)
• Assist with setting up press areas, including labeling seats and setting out monitors and printers
• Distribute media credentials and assist with media check-in
• Manage media dining check-in
• Distribute in-game and postgame statistics to media members
• Record and transcribe player and coach interviews
• Help all local and national media as needed
• Digitization of postgame materials and historical documents
• Assist Spurs PR staff as needed

Who You Are:  
• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in college with an interest in public relations/communications preferred
• Strong quote-taking and transcribing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in short, high-pressure situations
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Highly detail-oriented and a self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Word
• Ability to work at least 15-20 hours per week during the NBA Season and non-traditional hours (including nights and weekends)

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E's core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development. 

If you don't have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!  
*SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained herein represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.  Your employment with SS&E is ''at will'', which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations. 

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vb40-18-118-122-223-42 in your application.