Hockey Communications Graduate Assistant

Comcast Spectacor • Voorhees Township, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. The Hockey Communications, Graduate Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Hockey Communications department by assisting with game-day media operations, statistical research, editorial projects, and organizational communications. This position provides hands-on experience in professional sports communications while working closely with the Hockey Communications staff to support media coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers throughout the NHL season. This is a part-time, seasonal position for the 2026-27 season that will run from Sept. 8, 2026 through July 2027.

Requirements

• Recently graduated from College or University in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop).
• Knowledge of hockey and the NHL, including familiarity with hockey statistics and NHL media operations.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and all Flyers home games.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Drivers permit and access to a car or ability to use public transit to get between the Flyers Training Center Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sports communications, athletic communications, journalism, or media relations.
• Experience writing press releases, game notes, or editorial content.
• Familiarity with hockey statistics and NHL media operations.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Philadelphia Flyers home games and assist with press box operations.
• Assist with press box setup, media seating assignments, distribution of line sheets and statistical reports, broadcast booth coordination, and food and beverage service.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of season and single-game media credentials.
• Help maintain media parking lists and parking pass distribution.
• Compile and distribute postgame notes to the media following all Flyers games.
• Monitor and distribute daily media clips throughout the organization.
• Prepare information sheets for team and league events for internal distribution.
• Assist in compiling media reports following major organizational events, including the NHL Trade Deadline and General Manager press conferences.
• Support the production and editing of the organization's annual Draft Guide.
• Assist with annual updates to the team's NHL-required Media Guide.
• Research player, team, and league statistics to support departmental projects.
• Fact-check, proofread, and edit communications materials for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Hockey Communications staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
• Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.
• Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.
• We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.
• That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree