Game Night Communications Assistant

About the Role

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves. This role provides hands-on experience within a professional sports media relations environment, offering an opportunity to learn the business side of sports and media while gaining valuable career experience, building a portfolio, and enjoying networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Attend select Spurs home games (approximately 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a 7 p.m. game).
• Assist with setting up press areas, including labeling seats and setting out monitors and printers.
• Distribute media credentials and assist with media check-in.
• Record and transcribe pre-game and postgame quotes.
• Manage media dining check-in.
• Distribute in-game and postgame statistics to media members.
• Digitize postgame materials and historical documents.
• Assist all local and national media as needed.
• Support Spurs PR staff with additional tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in college with an interest in public relations/communications (preferred).
• Strong quote-taking and transcribing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in short, high-pressure situations.
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word.
• Ability to work at least 15-20 hours per week during the NBA season, including non-traditional hours (nights and weekends).

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Constantly walking to accomplish tasks, particularly around the arena to service media seating locations.

Core Expectations

• Demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values (Integrity, Success & Caring) and mission.
• Collaborate with internal and external community members.
• Demonstrate ongoing development.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!