Communications Game Day Intern

MN Vikings Football•Eagan, MN

18h•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Vikings are seeking communications interns to assist with the game day operation of supporting the communications team at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game day internship provides an excellent learning opportunity to work ten (10) Vikings home games (1 preseason, 9 regular season) during the 2026 season and any potential home playoff games. Interns are assigned various responsibilities to create a positive experience for members of the Vikings organization, local and national media, broadcast networks and visiting teams. As forward-facing members of the communications staff on game day, it is critical interns understand they are representing the Minnesota Vikings organization and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This is a paid internship and prior related sports communication experience is not required. Game day interns report to the Football Communications Coordinator.

Requirements

Working towards degree in communications, public relations, media/journalism or similar field.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Expected to work all home games.
Available to arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium approximately four (4) hours prior to kickoff and stay until approximately two (2) hours after the game.
Ability to work independently but also in a team environment.
Demonstrate sound judgment, and exercise discretion in sensitive areas, including the locker rooms, press box and broadcast booths.
Exhibit strong communication and active listening skills and an ability to adapt and solve problems in stressful, time-sensitive situations.
Desire to learn and advance knowledge and skills within the professional sports industry.
Able to take initiative and follow through on assigned tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Set up all media spaces, including the press box, radio booths, broadcast booth, executive booths, photo work rooms, interview rooms and other areas as needed.
Distribute seating charts, place cards, flip cards, game programs, deactivation sheets and other materials to all media spaces.
Assist with media check-in process and credential, vest and armband distribution.
Greet media members and help locate assigned seats in the press box.
Monitor media meals and track credentials.
Print and distribute final gamebooks and postgame statistics.
Record player and coach quotes in the interview rooms and locker rooms.
Return all signage, media vests and equipment back to press box work room postgame.
Maintain all media spaces and discard any outdated documents postgame.
Coordinate postgame meal pickup and set up in press box meal area.
Other tasks as assigned by the communications staff.