What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Game-Night Staff position at Memphis Grizzlies?
The Opportunity
The Communications & Publications Game-Night Staff is responsible for assisting the Communications & Publications Staff in implementing the team’s media relations efforts on game nights. This position works part-time during the NBA and NBA G League preseason, regular season, and any applicable playoff season located at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, and Landers Center in Southaven, MS.
In This Role You Will
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to provide a fun, diverse, and rewarding work environment for all team members. In addition to offering a competitive hourly wage, we have other great benefits and perks.
Discounts and Perks
The Communications & Publications Game-Night Staff is responsible for assisting the Communications & Publications Staff in implementing the team’s media relations efforts on game nights. This position works part-time during the NBA and NBA G League preseason, regular season, and any applicable playoff season located at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, and Landers Center in Southaven, MS.
In This Role You Will
- Accurately and efficiently distribute credentials to media and guests
- Record and transcribe pregame and postgame interviews with players, coaches, and staff
- Assist with press conferences in the media work room
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required;
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of one-year relevant college experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or other relevant major;
- Ability to work most Grizzlies home games – including nights, weekends and holidays – and be present before media arrival time on game nights;
- Knowledge of AP style;
- Ability to transcribe audio files quickly and accurately;
- Professional and personable demeanor and approach;
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills;
- Ability to take constructive feedback;
- Knowledge of the Memphis Grizzlies and NBA basketball.
- Working toward Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Sports Management, or other relevant degree program.
- Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to provide a fun, diverse, and rewarding work environment for all team members. In addition to offering a competitive hourly wage, we have other great benefits and perks.
Discounts and Perks
- Flexible scheduling around your availability
- Team Store Discounts
- Discount game night meals and snack program
- NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company Swag
- Employee Recognition and Years of Service Awards
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