What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chicago Sky PR/Communications Game Day Intern (FOR EDUCATIONAL CREDIT) position at Chicago Sky?
The WNBA’s Chicago Sky are seeking public relations and basketball communications interns with excellent writing, editing and research skills for the 2026 season. The interns should be able to attend all home games at Wintrust Arena and opportunities for non-game days and away games virtually if schedule allows. This is a part-time, game day, unpaid position, college credit accepted.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Attend ALL Sky home games, including WNBA 2026 playoff home games if applicable
- Assist in postgame notes for distribution to the media after every home and some road games
- Assist in setup and breakdown, along with other core functions, of postgame press conferences
- Assist with distributing clips and information requested by local media
- Pitch, write, and edit stories and content for the Sky’s website
- One story assignment will be required before the end of the season
- Compile and distribute stats packets for each game’s information guide for visiting opponents and media
- Assist in credentialing for Sky home games
- Assist the Public Relations department in any other assigned tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management or related fields
- High attention to detail with ability to work proactively and problem solve
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong working knowledge on professional basketball, specifically women’s basketball
- Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings. This includes working all home games and being available to work remotely on select road games if the opportunity allows
- Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple projects
- Quick learner who is able to adapt and excel in various environments
- Reliable transportation; use of personal vehicle to and from games and ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
The ideal candidate should be able to work most, if not all, home games at Wintrust Arena. There may also be opportunities for other non-game day help. Interns are required to be available in-person from May to approximately October. This is an unpaid internship. Students should be able to earn academic credit for their participation, but are not required to.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples in the application. Writing samples can include previous internship work, applicable classwork, published articles/pieces of work, etc.
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.