Gameday – Media Runner

The Houston Texans are in a season of growth. We are seeking an individual for the position of Gameday – Media Runner.

Our Texans Teammate Habits:

· Dedication to the team

· Be adaptable

· Passion for work

· Win with integrity

· Own the outcome

The Texans CHARGE

Be Champions in Every Way by Cultivating Excellence and Fearlessly Evolving

Culture: Weattract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to being champions in every way.

Basic Function: Responsible for assisting communications staff on game days in various roles to help promote and aid in the shaping of the Texans brand through the media.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the setup of Press Box on game day with seat cards, flip cards, game day programs and seating charts.
• Handing out quotes, making copies and assisting the media as necessary.
• Running copies of quarterly stats to media, broadcast booths, teams (if requested) or designated suites.
• Transcribe quotes for distribution to media.
• Assist staff in other areas such as media vest registration and Media Will Call.
• Be available to spot for visiting radio teams if requested.
• Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Strategic Communications Manager or other full-time Communications staff.

Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.

Skills Required:

• Experience in professional or collegiate sports communications department preferred.
• Strong writing skills: proven experience in use of AP Style preferred.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
• Occasional travel related to job duties and responsibilities.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, or in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree, from a four-year accredited college or university in Communications or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, stand, walk, sit, drive, bend, squat, climb, twist and reach as necessary.

Title: Gameday – Media Runner
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Media Relations
Reports to: Strategic Communications Manager

Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.

If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.

We are 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.