Media Relations Intern

Job Description

About the New York Islanders Hockey Club

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is a storied franchise in professional sports with a dedicated and passionate fanbase. Having built a dynasty in the 1980s with four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships, the Islanders are poised to return to greatness, solidifying their position as a force in sports, entertainment, and culture.

Their home, UBS Arena at Belmont Park, is a world-class arena built specifically for hockey and music, grounding their brand in the heart of New York. The Islanders offer their fans a unique connection to something bigger than themselves, a chance to be part of living history, driven by the legacy of past victories and the pursuit of a fifth Stanley Cup.

The Media Relations Internship

This internship offers aspiring public relations professionals and journalists a chance to gain real-world experience in the dynamic world of professional sports. You will work alongside the team’s communications department, gaining hands-on experience in:

• Preparing and distributing media credentials
• Contributing to game notes
• Press box management
• Statistical research
• Working with New York sports media

As a Game Day staff member, you will assist with duties during all Islanders preseason, regular season, and playoff home games throughout the 2024-25 season, starting in September 2024.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attending all New York Islanders home games, including pre-season and post-season (typical game night hours: 2-11 p.m., with rotating morning shifts beginning at 8:30am)
• Facilitating game day tasks like media credentialing, press-box setup, media hospitality, stat distribution, and stat tracking
• Distributing statistics and notes to media, scouts, and team staff before, during, and after games
• Supporting the Communications Department in all administrative needs
• Researching and maintaining team and player statistics
• Helping the PR Department prepare in advance of all Islanders home games
• Maintaining the press box and media work room

To be considered, you must:

• Be organized and able to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment
• Be a hard-working, detail-oriented, respectful self-starter who works well in a team
• Be organized, punctual, and professional in both actions and attire
• Be comfortable using AP Style
• Have strong hockey knowledge (preferred)
• Have previous public relations, communications, or journalism experience (a plus)
• Be proficient in Adobe suites (including Photoshop and InDesign) (preferred)

You will gain:

• Public relations experience with an iconic NHL franchise
• Experience contributing to the team’s quest for a 5th Stanley Cup
• An employee discount at New York Islanders Pro Shops

The internship will take place at:

• UBS Arena (Elmont, NY) for all Islanders home games
• Northwell Health Ice Center (East Meadow, NY) for some practices
• Events can fall on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• You will primarily report to UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

You will develop skills in:

• Flexibility: Adapting to shifting priorities on the fly
• Motivation: Leveraging your skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Managing your time, working independently and in a team setting, prioritizing tasks
• Creativity: Thinking outside the box and bringing fresh ideas
• Accountability: Taking ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Demonstrating problem-solving and decision-making skills