What are the responsibilities and job description for the PR Intern position at Detroit Pistons?
Summary
Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community through basketball? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower!
As a Public Relations Intern, you will assist the Detroit Pistons PR team with day-to-day operations during the offseason with a focus on business communications. The internship runs from June through August. Our internship program is crafted to provide interns with hands-on skills and experiences that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.
“Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.”
We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat demeanor that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!
What you’ll be doing
- Assist with Pistons community, corporate partner and business-related communications efforts, including writing news releases.
- Assist with PR efforts around Pistons GT, the Pistons official NBA 2K League team.
- Manage Pistons media list including building and researching broader contact lists beyond Detroit and NBA reporters.
- Actively monitor media coverage and develop coverage recaps for Detroit Pistons (prior knowledge of Cision Communications Cloud technology is a plus).
- Help produce departmental publications, including Pistons Media Guide.
- Assist with basketball-related communications as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for
- Must be available for duration of internship
- Must possess outstanding writing/interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge, use and understanding of social media practices.
- Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and InDesign.
- Ability to meet deadlines in short, fast paced situations.
- Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and have a positive attitude.
- Interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Has reliable transportation to and from Little Caesars Arena as necessary.
- Able to provide their own housing throughout the duration of the internship.
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.
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