Public Relations Game Night Intern

Job Description

About Company

The Detroit Pistons are deeply committed to equality for all, striving to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates differences while driving innovation and equity. Their core mission revolves around creating impactful experiences both on and off the court, ensuring that everyone has a voice. The organization prides itself on its commitment to leadership in the community, diversity and inclusion, teamwork, serving customers, and upholding strong personal character and accountability. They consider themselves an extension of The Pistons brand and are excited to engage with the Detroit community.

Job Description

• Position Title: Public Relations Game Night Intern
• Job Type: Temporary, Internship
• Circle: Public Relations
• Status: Non-Exempt; Intern
• Reports to: Public Relations Manager (Corey Moore)
• Hours: Pistons Home game nights (holidays and weekends as necessary)

Summary:
This position entails assisting the Detroit Pistons Public Relations (PR) team with game night responsibilities during Detroit Pistons home games. The internship is structured to run from October through the duration of the 2025-26 NBA season, providing interns with hands-on skills and experiences applicable to future professional pursuits. The organization seeks a driven individual who reflects their core values.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with game-day media operations.
• Coordinating the media work room.
• Supporting in-game PR efforts and post-game duties as assigned.
• Distributing media credentials.
• Providing up-to-date statistics and information to media in attendance.
• Transcribing coach and player quotes from pre/post-game interviews.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be available for ALL Detroit Pistons home games and able to commit to the entire 2025-26 Pistons season.
• College students entering their Junior or Senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months.
• Must possess good writing/communication skills and be working towards a degree in Public Relations or a similar field.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and have a positive attitude.
• Interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Has reliable transportation to and from Little Caesars Arena as necessary.
• Able to provide their own housing throughout the duration of the internship.

The Detroit Pistons are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, refraining from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.