Public Relations Game Night Staff
Job Summary:
The Detroit Red Wings Public Relations Game Night Staff position is a part-time role responsible for providing a wide range of support to the Detroit Red Wings PR department throughout the 2024-25 season (September – Playoffs) in all areas including, but not limited to, all home Detroit Red Wings games and non-game day team events. The position is for home game nights only, averaging 10-15 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep press box and media lounge stocked with game notes, press clipping and stats.
- Distribute media credentials before each game.
- Assist with stat research for post-game report.
- Distribute in-game updates, press releases and other vital information to media.
- Record post-game quotes from players and coaches at media availabilities.
- Assist with non-DRW events at Little Caesars Arena as needed (collegiate sports, community relations initiatives, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Collegiate experience: Current Junior or Senior standing, or recent college graduate.
- Reliable transportation to get to Little Caesars Arena for games and events.
- Evidence of solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to work majority of home games during the 2024-25 season, arriving two hours before and departing approximately one hour after each home game.
- Professional demeanor when working with and around media, professional athletes, coaching staff and management.
- Knowledge of hockey.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and SoundCloud.
- Pursuit of a degree in the fields of Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Sports Management.
- Experience in public/media relations or community relations.
Working Conditions:
- Irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Exposure to moderate - high noise level.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Frequent visual/auditory attention.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
