Basketball Communications Associate

Position Summary/Objective

The Minnesota Timberwolves are seeking a Basketball Communications Associate, a seasonal position running from September 14 through the end of the 2026-27 season. This role offers hands-on experience in professional sports communications.

Essential Functions

• Assist Timberwolves Basketball Communications staff in all facets of the team’s communications efforts.
• Affiliate with media monitoring to track and evaluate the team’s media coverage through its media monitoring system.
• Aid in the creation and provision of media with credentials, as well as providing media and teams with statistical and press content.
• Occasionally assist with department publications such as press releases, advisories and other written materials.
• Update and manage the Timberwolves media website on a daily basis.
• Archive articles and complete story pitches throughout the season.
• Afford assistance with postgame events that may occur during Timberwolves home games.
• Afford assistance with press conferences, including setting up and welcoming media.
• Transcribe quotes on game nights for media.
• Staff visiting team shootarounds to assist visiting public relations staff and media members.
• Handle confidential information in a professional manner.

Other Duties

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong basketball statistical knowledge required.
• Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe InDesign is preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to work well on a team and independently.
• Able to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other

• Communications background, including Public Relations, Journalism, and/or sports information/sports PR experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $22/hour
• Additional perks/benefits include free parking and one free game night meal.

Work Environment

• This job operates during Timberwolves home games.
• Work is both sedentary and active in nature.
• The position operates out of an administrative office and a sports arena.
• The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust, etc.
• The noise level is loud during events.
• During events work is generally performed on the main court, around the concourse and bleachers/steps, as well as in an office environment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone.
• The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone.
• The employee may remain in stationary position for periods of time and is frequently required to ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse quickly around the arena on event days and potentially non-event days.
• Staff will frequently move boxes and equipment each game night weighing up to 30 pounds.

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

E-Verify Statement

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.