Media Relations Associate (Part-time)

Chicago Cubs • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events. The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor. This position is responsible for assisting in tasks pertinent to the gameday operations in the Cubs media relations department. The team emphasizes creating and inspiring change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment, and expects associates to work primarily in their office.

Requirements

• Pursuing or have already obtained undergraduate degree in print journalism, public relations or communications-related field, or equivalent-related work experience
• Must have strong knowledge of baseball and its statistics, along with experience with Microsoft Office and the Adobe suite, specifically InDesign
• Should also have an understanding of the Cubs organization and MLB history.
• Understanding of the media and the ability to work productively and positively with media and internal departments
• Superb writing and editing skills are a must
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience or internship(s) in sports or media preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with compiling and archiving local daily media clips, distribute internally throughout the office
• Compile, edit and distribute post-game notes for all home games
• Utilize various websites and publications to assist with statistical research for notes and projects
• Write the daily Minor League Report, highlighting each of our minor league affiliates
• Assist in preparing and distributing credentials for home game days
• Prepare and distribute statistics, game notes and other documents requested by the media, visiting team, etc.
• Prepare the press box ahead of each game, including delivering materials around the ballpark and other duties that arise.
• Serve as the department’s representative in the press box pregame, assisting media and broadcasters with any questions or issues that arise.
• Assist in updating and proofing daily game notes throughout the season
• Help with producing, proofreading and editing Chicago Cubs Season in Review/Postseason guide
• Collect and sort Media Relations department mail, assist in clerical duties as they are needed
• To perform additional projects and tasks as needed by the Media Relations staff

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts
• Casual work attire environment
• Access to best-in-class facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level