Position Overview

The Charlotte Hornets seek a part-time, paid communications associate during the 2024-25 NBA season (September – April) to play a key role in the day-to-day operations and objectives of the communications department. The candidate should be detailed-oriented, well-organized and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist the Hornets PR staff in all aspects of the team’s public and media relations efforts.
Prepare credentials, cover sheets and visiting media/PR packets for every home game.
Track and compile daily media clips, help generate monthly coverage report.
Contribute to team publications (media guide, training camp guide and preseason/postseason guides).
Attend Hornets media availabilities and events (interviews, press conferences, media day) and transcribe quotes.
Compose press releases, media advisories and media availability updates as necessary.
Serve as first point of contact for media on home gamedays by staffing media entrance and will call.
Help with game notes and statistic tracking.
Set up and tear down all media areas on home gamedays.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills, Experience And Abilities

The candidate should demonstrate the following ng competencies to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, communications, journalism, sports management or related field preferred.
Experience in collegiate or professional athletic communications, sports information or sports media preferred. Game notes experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Outlook and Basketball Reference/Stathead is a plus.
Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Must be able to multi-task under time constraints, meet deadlines and work efficiently and accurately within a fast-paced industry and environment.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people and develop strong working relationships.
Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal.
A resourceful problem solver and a team player.
Extensive knowledge of the NBA and basketball statistics.
Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.

Basketball Communications Associate