Communications Intern (FT/Post Graduate)

The Communications Intern will assist the Communications department in its day-to-day operations throughout the year in a variety of assignments.

Communications Intern Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Compile and distribute daily news clips for front office personnel.
• Record and transcribe press conferences and interviews.
• Set up equipment for press conferences.
• Prepare, write and edit materials for the media guide, gameday program, game notes and season in review and other materials as assigned.
• Write and disseminate press releases and media advisories as assigned.
• Manage and clean the media room.
• Ensure the media room has a daily schedule, updated rosters, releases and league information.
• Handle the upkeep of the department’s media website on NFLOMG.com.
• Update the team’s roster, player biographies, statistical information and cross-check statistics on a daily and weekly basis on NFLOMG.com.
• Manage individual and team records on NFLOMG.com.
• Distribute the daily media schedule to members of the department.
• Assist with supervision of open locker media sessions and practice sessions open to the media.
• Coordinate interview requests with players and assistant coaches as assigned.
• Edit the flip card for all home games in coordination with the opposing team’s PR department.
• Produce the weekly Press Box Notes, which includes information about the broadcasting network, parking, gameday protocols, field access, interview locations, etc.
• Produce the weekly Public Address flip card for both internal and external PA.
• Responsible for bringing all gameday materials from the facility to the stadium the day prior to the game and for transportation of department’s gameday staff to the stadium on gameday.
• Set up the press box with flip cards, weekly game releases, programs and press box notes.
• Serve as the gameday sideline media coordinator, reporting all injuries to the Senior Director of Communications in the press box for all home games.
• Prepare and distribute game credentials for media.
• Assist in developing talking points on NFL and team-related issues.
• Assist the department during crisis communications.
• Monitor social media (players and media) for all Steelers and NFL related topics.
• Work the duration of Steelers training camp.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by department members.
  
  

Intern Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or related field.
• Prior experience in sports communication, including internships with PR, sports information, media relations or journalism preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of professional football and sports media.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to interact, in a professional manner, with a variety of people (staff, players and media).
• Organized, detail-oriented and a positive self-starter who works well with others.
• Ability to work independently and follow through while asking questions when needed.
• Ability to set up equipment for press conferences and game day requiring light to medium lifting.
• Proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.), Adobe programs (InDesign, Photoshop), project management tools (Basecamp, Teamworks), and social media websites.
• Capability to learn current NFL statistics platforms (StatsPass, TruMedia, NFLGSIS, NFLOMG, Pro Football Reference).
  
  

Duration/Hours: Full-Time Year-Round (In-Season: approx. 40-60 hours/week; off-season: approx. 40 hours/week). Must be available weekends during the season and in the off-season as needed.

Reports To: Senior Director of Communications; Assistant Director of Communications; Communications Manager; Communications Coordinator