Internship: Media Relations (Part-Time/Seasonal)
About The Position
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is a global leader in integrated sports and entertainment, with a portfolio including top professional sports teams, premier venues, and innovative media properties. MSE's assets include the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League), Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, alongside an investment in Team Liquid. Based in Washington, D.C., MSE leverages its platform for innovation and community engagement. The company values passionate, creative, and collaborative individuals seeking to build careers in the dynamic sports and entertainment industry. This part-time, seasonal position supports the Washington Capitals Communications Department. The intern will assist with game night staff supervision, media operations coordination, credentialing, press box management, and provide direct support to the communications team to ensure a high-quality game-day experience for media and hockey operations personnel. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about hockey seeking communications experience with a professional sports team.
Requirements
- Organized, able to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment.
- Hard working, detail oriented and results driven.
- Strong leadership skills; a great teammate who enjoys working in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-service oriented.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Flexibility to work at least 90% of Capitals home games (typical game night hours: 4-10:30 p.m.).
Nice To Haves
- Previous public relations, communications, or journalism experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the execution of game day services including media credentialing, press box and media lounge setup and stats distribution.
- Serve as a resource for visiting media and media relations personnel on game days.
- Help supervise Game Night Staff, ensuring all responsibilities are completed efficiently and professionally.
- Provide exceptional service and support to media members covering Capitals games.
- Assist Communications staff with additional game-day responsibilities, special projects, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $18.40 USD/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
