Communications Intern

Green Bay Packers, Inc. and its subsidiariesGreen Bay, WI
1d

About The Position

This position will assist the communications department with various duties. This is a paid internship and entails full-time hours (40+ hours per week). Intern may be asked to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Timeline: June 2026 through the end of the 2026 NFL Season. The official start/end date is subject to change and will be dictated by the Packers.

Requirements

  • One to three years’ experience in internship or other position in public relations or sports information with a professional sports franchise, college sports information department or sports environment.
  • Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to high-profile athletes and media, are essential to position.
  • Must be able to process and appropriately distribute confidential information on a daily basis.
  • Must have ability to identify and navigate potential communication issues; also should possess sufficient creative skills to positively publicize the organization as well as its players and staff.
  • Must have attention to detail, quality organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with peers and possess a willingness to handle routine tasks.
  • Must be able to work long hours, weekends and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of NFLOMG and other statistical databases (Statspass, TruMedia, Stathead) is helpful.
  • Knowledge of Accredit credential system is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Manages all aspects of online newspaper and magazine clippings on a local and national level, including distribution.
  • Assists in compilation of team statistics, connection and series history and weekly update and maintenance of supplemental stats package.
  • Works with third-party web developers while regularly updating player and team information on the Packers’ NFLOMG media website.
  • Writes in-season, supplemental bios of select players.
  • Assists with all aspects of information distribution including press releases, NFL releases, daily clips, overnight packet material, game notes and statistics.
  • Assists in assembly and production of weekly, in-season media packets.
  • Assists with game-credential process, including printing and distributing by working with Accredit Solutions NFL program.
  • Facilitates interviews with players and coaches in conjunction with other departmental staff.
  • Produces flip card for all home games.
  • Assists with player bios, statistics and general information as well as edits and proofs the annual Packers Media Guide as assigned by publication editor.
  • Proofs weekly in-season publicity items: weekly press release/game notes, updated bios, supplemental stats.
  • Contributes to other written materials of department, including the Season Review.
  • Regularly transcribes team media availabilities for use by the communications staff.
  • Staffs practice and media availability, as assigned.
  • Assists with press-box setup for home games.
  • Staffs all home games.
  • Archives and organizes all game information on weekly basis.
  • Handles fan and media telephone calls and emails as needed.
  • Assists with corporate communications, as requested by Director of Public Affairs.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Communications.
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