Communications Associate - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Department: Marketing/Communications

Reports to: Media Relations Manager

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt (Seasonal)

Summary/Objective:

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys Communications Associate is intended for individuals with a strong desire to gain real-world experience, as well as a desire to work hard and give their best. Learning potential abounds in this positions and associates will get as much out of the experience as they put into it. The associate position is primarily intended as an educational experience. The primary role of this position is communications and media relations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Media Relations

• Write and edit select press releases
• Production and distribution of media credentials, game notes, stat packs, press releases, team rosters and lineup sheets
• Research and maintain team statistics and records
• Assist with the set-up and operations of the press box on game day
• Assist media representatives with player, manager/coach and front office interviews
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with local and regional media outlets
• Handle requests from media, other teams and Triple-A offices 
• Assist with box score delivery to clubhouses (Home) and postgame (Home and Road) reports 
• Other duties as assigned

Content

• Research, write and edit portions of the team’s publications
• Assist with team social media responsibilities
• Gather news clips and maintain archive file
• Collaborate with the Space Cowboys marketing team and contribute to the overall effort of the department.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the game of baseball
• Experience in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience in Word and Excel
• Knowledge of social media platforms including Twitter (X), Facebook and Instagram
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Superior attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Ability to work in and contribute to a high-energy team environment
• Prior experience working in baseball or other professional sports is preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

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. 

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. Due to the nature of this position, the position requires hours of work and days that include frequent nights, weekends and holidays. Weekend hours and holidays will be required for game days both home and road.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

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