What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Day Communications Staff (Part-Time) position at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Career Center?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Game Day Communications Staff will assist the communications department with all media-related activities. This position will give hands-on experience in many facets of the public relations field.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED, TO THE BELOW:
- Learn to plan and execute game-day activities, including production and distribution of press credentials, coordination of appropriate sign-in for press meals, assistance with press area operations during games, and the recording and transcribing of postgame press conferences
- Coordinate the setup and breakdown of media seating, media room, and any PR related materials to ensure a seamless game day
- Ensure timely distribution of game notes to TV and radio members ahead of tip-off
- Print and distribute real-time statistical reports to home and visiting teams, and the score table at designated game times
- Complete opponent research and connection summaries, which will be used in game notes for future matchups
- Support media members by addressing questions and concerns while ensuring effective communication
- Provide support on the Sixers media guide, including player biographies and career-high charts
- Help keep storage areas and the media room organized before, during, and after each game
- Perform all other objectives, projects, and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College seniors, recent graduates, or equivalent experience
- Must demonstrate professionalism, a customer-first attitude, enthusiasm, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Must be able to work all home games, which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment: This position requires that work be performed from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Must be able to work all 76ers home games which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to move for an entire shift (approximately 4-6 hours)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is $15.49/hour. This position is eligible for overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
This position will be an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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.
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