Communications Intern

Green Bay Packers, Inc. and its subsidiaries•Green Bay, WI

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.