Description:
The St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center, and Stifel Theatre are seeking a Communications Intern for the 2024-25 NHL season. The intern will work closely with the Communications teams supporting the business and hockey operations of the organizations to develop skills with real- world experience. Tasks may include projects focused on writing, research, media monitoring and reporting, internal communications, information management, and event operations. The intern will learn practical application of communications and event marketing functions within the dynamic sports and entertainment ecosystem, including media relations operations related to hockey games, concerts, and other events hosted at our two venues.
This is a part-time, paid position working 25-29 hours per week.
Rate of pay is $12.30/hr.
Internship Dates: July 5, 2024 - June 27, 2025 (dates flexible based on graduation and/or securing full-time employment)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create daily news clip summaries
Update player bios for game notes
Distribute game notes and stats on gameday mornings
Research media targets and develop media lists
Helping run/distribute credentials to security and media
Run stats pre-game, intermission, post-game
Help with press box upkeep
Assist with any other gameday needs of the Communications staff
Log/track St. Louis Blues media coverage
Maintain charity database and youth hockey calendar
Maintain up-to-date venue signage (interior and exterior)
Assist marketing staff with escorting photographers during concerts at both venues as needed
Assist with monthly venue calendar
Research support for artist gift program
Help manage retail social channels
Assist on content creation for venue social channels
Other duties as assigned by the department managers

Qualifications:

Current or recently enrolled college-level student, or significant practical experience
Desire to gain experience in professional sports, hospitality, venue management, with an emphasis in Communications or Marketing
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong ethical standards and sense of confidentiality
Availability to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed
Minimum of 25 hours per week including office hours and events
Proficiency with Microsoft suite of software required
Familiarity with media monitoring tools preferred

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.

Intern, Communications