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Minnesota Timberwolves is Hiring a Basketball Communications Associate Near Minneapolis, MN
Why Join the Pack?At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.
What would you do?The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to hire one Basketball Communications Associate, a seasonal position that will run from September 23 through two weeks after the end of the 2024-25 season. The position is an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the professional sports communications field. This person will interact on a daily basis with members of the media as well as various departments within the Timberwolves organization to assist with the overall communications efforts of the team. The position involves a large workload and unusual work hours, as well as substantial evening and weekend work
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent experience preferred.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are typically 8:30 AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday. In addition to working office hours staff are required to work all Timberwolves and Lynx games, in addition to external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
Travel Position may require travel to external events.
EEO StatementThe Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization
Our DEI CommitmentOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.
As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.
E-Verify StatementWe participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Apply now to interview with us!
What would you do?The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to hire one Basketball Communications Associate, a seasonal position that will run from September 23 through two weeks after the end of the 2024-25 season. The position is an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the professional sports communications field. This person will interact on a daily basis with members of the media as well as various departments within the Timberwolves organization to assist with the overall communications efforts of the team. The position involves a large workload and unusual work hours, as well as substantial evening and weekend work
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
- Assist Timberwolves Basketball Communications staff in all facets of the team’s communications efforts.
- Assist with media monitoring to track and evaluate the team’s media coverage through its media monitoring system.
- Assist the department with game notes, visiting media packets, gameday statistical materials, gameday media hospitality and gameday media operations.
- Occasionally assist with department publications such as press releases, advisories and other written materials.
- Update and manage the Timberwolves media website on a daily basis.
- Assist with creating and providing media with credentials, as well as providing media and teams with statistical and press content.
- Archive articles and completion of story pitches throughout the season.
- Assist with any postgame events that may occur during Timberwolves home games.
- Assist with press conferences, including setting up and welcoming media.
- Transcribe quotes on game nights for media.
- Regularly attend practices and shootarounds to assist with media interview requests.
- Occasionally attend appearances with players, coaches and staff (to media venues and in the community).
- Staff visiting team shootarounds to assist visiting public relations staff and media members.
- Assist with departmental administrative tasks as assigned.
- Handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong basketball statistical knowledge required.
- Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe InDesign is preferred.
- Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work well on a team and independently.
- Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent experience preferred.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are typically 8:30 AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday. In addition to working office hours staff are required to work all Timberwolves and Lynx games, in addition to external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
Travel Position may require travel to external events.
EEO StatementThe Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization
Our DEI CommitmentOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.
As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.
E-Verify StatementWe participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Apply now to interview with us!
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$80k-99k (estimate)
POST DATE
08/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/07/2024
WEBSITE
timberwolves.com
HEADQUARTERS
Minneapolis, MN
SIZE
500 - 1,000
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