Intern, Public & Media Relations

New York Islanders Hockey Club LP • Levittown, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Media Relations Internship teaches the role of public relations within a professional team setting. This is a great opportunity for any aspiring public relations professional to learn the team-side of the business. You will assist with preparing and distributing credentials, press box management, contributing to game notes, statistical research and more, all the while working with New York sports media. Game Day staff will assist with duties during all Islanders preseason, regular season and playoff home games throughout the 2026-27 season, beginning in September 2026.

Requirements

• Organized, with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment
• Hard-working, detail oriented, respectful self-starter who works well in a team
• Organized, punctual and professional in both actions and attire
• Is comfortable using AP Style
• Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
• Creativity: Think outside the box, bringing innovative ideas to the table
• Accountability: Take ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong hockey knowledge preferred
• Previous public relations, communications, or journalism experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe suites (including photoshop and InDesign) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Attend all New York Islanders home games including pre-season & post-season (typical game night hours: 2-11 p.m., with frequent rotating morning shifts beginning at 8:30am)
• Facilitate game day tasks such as media credentialing, press-box set-up, media hospitality, stat distribution and stat tracking
• Distribute statistics and notes to media, scouts and team staff before, during and after games
• Maintain the press box and media work room
• Help compile daily news clippings for internal distribution
• Support the Communications Department in all administrative needs
• Research and maintain team and player statistics
• Help the PR Department prepare in advance of all Islanders home games

Benefits

• Expanding your experience with an iconic NHL® franchise in our quest for a 5th Stanley Cup

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed