Public Relations Game Assistant

Detroit Tigers • Detroit, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Detroit Tigers Public Relations Game Night Staff position is a part-time role responsible for providing a wide range of support to the PR department throughout the season (Opening – Playoffs) in all areas including, but not limited to, all home games and non-game day team events as needed.

Requirements

• Current Junior or Senior standing, or recent college graduate.
• Evidence of solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work majority of home games during the season, arriving two hours before and departing approximately one hour after each home game.
• Professional demeanor when working with and around media, professional athletes, coaching staff and management.
• Knowledge of baseball.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and SoundCloud
• Pursuit of a degree in the fields of Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Sports Management
• Experience in public/media relations or community relations

Responsibilities

• Keep press box and media lounge stocked with game notes, press clipping and stats.
• Distribute media credentials before each game.
• Assist with stat research for post-game report.
• Distribute in-game updates, press releases and other vital information to media.
• Record post-game quotes from players and coaches at media availabilities.
• Assist with non-team events at Little Caesars Arena as needed (collegiate sports, community impact initiatives, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed