Assistant, Media Relations

Position: Assistant, Media Relations - Full Time/Temporary/Non-Exempt

Department: Media Relations

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Media Relations

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Note: This is a one-year position with an opportunity for extension, based on strong performance.

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary:

The Cardinals Assistant, Media Relations will support the organization’s football and corporate communications efforts. A full-time, hourly-wage position, the Media Relations Assistant will gain experience in all aspects of the Cardinals Media Relations department.

Primary Job Duties:

The Assistant, Media Relations, will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Compile and distribute daily print and video clips to front office personnel
• Work the duration of Cardinals training camp, all home games, practices, press conferences, and player media availability sessions
• Must be available on weekends during the season and in the off-season as needed
• Contribute research and information to the weekly game release
• Transcribe press conferences and distribute transcripts to media and Cardinals staff members; also post transcripts on OMG website
• Prepare, edit and contribute to the production of the media guide, gameday program, weekly release, yearbook, season review and other publications as needed
• Interact with media members to help execute requests
• Assist with maintaining and updating Cardinals OMG website with rosters, player biographies, weekly release, headshots, transactions and any additional information on a daily and weekly basis
• Responsible for assembling game release packets and shipping them to network talent/staff each week
• Assist with media credentials for daily access to the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center
• Assist with supervision of media sessions and media practice availability
• Assist with season and single-game credential production and distribution to media and staff for all home games
• Media monitoring for football, business development, community relations, marketing, and stadium announcements; monitor social media (players and media) for all Cardinals and NFL-related topics
• General office work, projects, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned
• Gameday Responsibilities:
  • Organize press box materials: seating cards, seating charts, booth signs etc.
  • In charge of press box set up
  • Assist with managing gameday staff
  • Help media and opposing team as needed
  • Assist with credential distribution as needed
  • Help transcribe and oversee post-game quote process; post all quotes to OMG

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience: Previous internship experience in communications, public relations, or sports information with a professional sports team, college athletics department, or sports environment is preferred, but not required
• Seeking a self-starter who is highly motivated to be the best and takes pride in their work.
• General understanding of the NFL media landscape and football terminology is helpful.
• Excellent writing ability with proofreading and transcribing experience.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency utilizing Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.
• Adaptable and responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
• Ability to set up equipment for press conferences and game day requiring light to medium lifting.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.