Football Communications Associate

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Football Communications Associate will assist in helping to streamline daily communications between the media, players, coaches, and front office.

This is a full-time internship working approximately 40 hours per week, along with all home games, occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. The internship would begin in May and will conclude at the end of the 2024/2025 season, with potential for extension into the post-season. This paid position is based at the Allen Park Training Facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):
The Football Communications Associate will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

Media Information and Services

• Assist with the posting and updating of information for the team’s media website
• Transcribe quotes from press conferences and media sessions or for additional projects
• Assist with the production of the team’s weekly media information and media guide, including the online media guide website (NFLOMG.com)
• Monitor practice to ensure media and spectators remain in appropriate areas
• Assist in the production of team notes and update statistics
• Support Football Communications staff by coordinating media requests and organizing timelines for completion
• Assist reporters in obtaining interviews with players and coaches, and coordinate teleconference interviews

Media Operations for Games & Events

• Collaborate with internal departments to set up press conferences and execution of interviews, media availabilities, conference calls, and transcripts
• Prepare game notes and league notes for press box distribution
• Assist in tracking substitutions and preparing post-game notes
• Assist the department with football research and information management for the use of social media platforms
• Assist media operations for Training Camp and off-site practices

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clip and distribute Detroit Lions articles out of newspapers and magazines
• Assist in maintaining proper archive files
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Digital Asset Management system
• Assist in updating digital photo and graphics archive
• Assist with donations through acquiring autographs from players and coaches
• Provide administrative support and answer incoming phone calls, and assisting with mail, faxes, etc.

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver’s License and a good driving record
• The ideal candidate will be expected to preserve confidential information
• Will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints
• May require a hybrid of remote work as well as work out of both the Allen Park Training Facility and the Ford Field Management Office
• Effective use of both writing and oral communication skills is required
• Previous experience transcribing interviews and press conferences is preferred
• Candidates must prove effective interpersonal communication skills to both internal and external audiences
• Candidates who demonstrate an interest and experience in leveraging team statistics for media coverage will be highly considered
• Applicants must be comfortable speaking with professional athletes and coaches in both a work setting and within the context of an interview
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) is required.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, Sports Marketing or Sports Communications
• Previous experience in writing for publicity, publications or in the field of journalism is strongly preferred
• Previous internship experience in Public Relations, Sports Information, Journalism, Sports Management, or with a sports organization is preferred