Communications Intern, Suns Basketball

Communications Intern, Suns Basketball

Player 15 Group HQ

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and PHX Arena — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Communications Intern, Suns Basketball to support communications operations and execution of media relations efforts with a focus on Phoenix Suns basketball for the 2025-26 NBA season.

What You Will Do:

• Execute tasks pertaining to communications operations for Suns home games, including media credentialing, hosting/check-in, media seating assignments and set up, producing game stats, pre and postgame notes/quotes and other game day media/PR related duties.
• Update stats and otherwise assist with producing the team game notes prior to each game
• Assist with media services initiatives including assembling and delivering media packets, and aiding media members with a service-focused approach
• Assist with daily compilation of press clips and monitoring of team coverage
• Support Communications team overall as needed

What We Need From Our Suns Basketball Communications, Seasonal Intern:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and develop strong relationships
• Able to multi-task under time constraints, meet deadlines and work within a fast-paced industry/environment; must be very detail oriented
• Excellent communications skills; an ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and her related computer skills
• Knowledge of the NBA and basketball stats, and ability to identify trends
• Service-focused approach in interaction with media and others

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Enrolled or completed a bachelor’s degree program with a focus in Communication, Business Administration or a related field
• Some experience working in professional or high-level college sports preferred, ideally in a communications capacity

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by our Communications Intern, Suns Basketball to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

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