What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern (Full Season) position at Seattle Seahawks / First & Goal Inc.?
Job Title: Communications Intern
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director of Media Service Operations
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Since 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have been a source of leadership and pride in the Seattle community and beyond. We believe that character, passion and excellence set our team apart. On gameday and throughout the year, we create experiences that encourage and inspire people across the Pacific Northwest. Our employees play a vital role in providing high-quality sports entertainment for our customers and fans, while celebrating a championship-mindset culture of diversity, passion, creativity and respect.
SUMMARY
The Communications Intern will be responsible for assisting the Communications team with a variety of duties. We are looking for a motivated, responsible, organized, hardworking, detailed individual who is ready to gain experience in the PR and sports industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collect, organize and distribute daily clips
- Set-up weekly press conferences
- Maintain media room
- Responsible for transcription of weekly press conferences
- Tabulate team and individual statistics for various uses
- Update Teams online media website, familiarity with OMG platform is a plus
- Assist media with interview requests
- Write content for Seahawks.com
- Coordinate and execute player/coach/staff interviews
- Develop and distribute weekly press releases and media packets
- Assist in the coordination of credential distribution
- Assist with game day duties including press box set-up, in-game responsibilities and postgame pressbox obligations
- Assist local, visiting and broadcast teams on game day
- Coordinate and execute post-game interviews and transcriptions
- Willing to help staff with occasional evening and weekend PR events
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible to apply as well
- Sports Information experience encouraged
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Must be proficient in transcription and typing
- Must have effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, while keeping a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks at once
- Must be a team player and goal oriented
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays when required
- Photoshop and graphic design skills preferred but not required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may need to lift 10 pounds or more
- At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on gameday
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TIMEFRAME
- July 2025 – End of January 2026
- This position works 40 plus hours per week on average
- Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
- Have authorization to work in the United States
- Be able to work 40 plus hours per week as well as game day/nights, weekends and other various events
Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in April
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel, and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date.
Applicants must include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Answer all the questions below
Application Questions –
YES/NO: I am a junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from July 2025 - January 2026 and I am able to work in office 40 hours per week
YES/NO: Do you have experience transcribing in a professional setting?
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
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COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
Company: FNW
Company: Internship
Salary : $23
