Description
The Binghamton Devils are currently seeking media relations interns for the 2018-19 American Hockey League season. This will be a hands-on internship, providing interns the chance to gain real experience in the field. This internship position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Media/Community Relations with a variety of tasks including:
· Assist in managing game night media table; distributing credentials.
· Help manage team’s social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.
· Maintaining working relationships with all local and regional media outlets.
· Coordinate and write content/goals for game night recap press release.
· Assist in managing press box for ALL Devils home games.
· Scoresheet distribution to all press box members & locker rooms during intermissions and post-game.
· Assist in any working media requests during games.
· Oversee team photography and uploading of game photos during the game.
· Research of team, players, history, etc.
· Attend and document Devils player/mascot appearances.
· Various statistical research and projects.
· Postgame updating of player bios/game notes.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SALARY OR STIPEND WITH THIS POSITION. FOOD PROVIDED BEFORE THE GAME.
Requirements:
• Work ALL Binghamton Devils’ home games during the 2018-19 season from October until mid-April and playoffs if necessary.
• Knowledge of all social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.
• Must work all home games. Can be flexible if other interns are available.
• Must be a high school or college student working towards a career in media relations/public relations. If in college, must be earning college credit for internship.
• If not local a student, willing to relocate at own expense and find housing.
• Must always project a professional attitude and appearance.
• Knowledgeable using social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat..
• Simple video editing: Clip a highlight of a goal and/or interviews of a player/coach post-game
• Take notes and assist in typing the post-game recap story.