Media Relations Internship

Job Description

Intern, Public & Media Relations | New York Islanders

The Tone:
This is an internship at the New York Islanders, located in Elmont, NY. The company is a storied professional sports franchise known for its historic legacy and passionate fan base. They operate UBS Arena, a state-of-the-art venue, and are actively transforming the surrounding Belmont Park area into a vibrant entertainment destination. This role is crucial for an aspiring public relations professional to gain practical experience in media relations within a professional team setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Elmont, NY
• Team: Communications Department
• Mission: This person will learn the public relations role within a professional team setting by assisting with media relations tasks for the New York Islanders.
• Tech Stack: Adobe suites (photoshop, InDesign)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Game Day Operations: Facilitate media relations tasks during all home games, including credentialing, press-box setup, and hospitality.
• Information Distribution: Distribute statistics and notes to media, scouts, and team staff before, during, and after games.
• Press Box Management: Maintain the press box and media work room, ensuring an organized environment for media.
• Content Support: Help compile daily news clippings for internal distribution and contribute to game notes.
• Research & Administration: Research and maintain team and player statistics, and provide administrative support to the Communications Department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Aspiring public relations professional seeking to learn the team-side of the business.
• Experience: Previous public relations, communications, or journalism experience is a plus.
• Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable using AP Style, and possesses strong hockey knowledge.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Adobe suites, including Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred.