The Media Relations Game Night Specialist is a part-time position that provides support for the media relations activities of the Minnesota Wild on game nights. This position can be applied as academic credit towards a major or degree program and is an excellent learning opportunity for current undergraduate students or prospective graduate students, who are seeking a communications role within a professional sports organization. Candidates should be reliable, flexible, passionate and willing to work independently within a team environment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Manage press box set up and clean up for all Wild home games
• Ensure proper materials such as stats and game notes are produced and available for media in the press box, welcome cards and seating charts, media guides in broadcast booths, etc.
• Assist in the distribution of single-game media credentials at the Xcel Energy Center media entrance.
• Update wild.com/pressbox with game day information.
• Assist with the production of game-day line charts.
• Support in the writing and distribution of press releases including Prospects Report, Wild Week, game notes and Team Guide.
• Help the department track media coverage.
• Work on special assignments or projects as they relate to communications and broadcasting, data management and operational processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• Current junior or senior year college student pursuing journalism, communication, public relations or related degree or recent college graduate.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficient computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe InDesign.
• Knowledge of hockey is preferred but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with a proven ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Ability to work well independently within a team and results-oriented environment.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work all home games during the 2024-25 season.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.

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