Hockey Communications Graduate Assistant

About the role

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Hockey Communications department by assisting with game-day media operations, statistical research, editorial projects, and organizational communications. This position provides hands-on experience in professional sports communications while working closely with the Hockey Communications staff to support media coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers throughout the NHL season.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Philadelphia Flyers home games and assist with press box operations.
• Assist with press box setup, media seating assignments, distribution of line sheets and statistical reports, broadcast booth coordination, and food and beverage service.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of season and single-game media credentials.
• Help maintain media parking lists and parking pass distribution.
• Compile and distribute postgame notes to the media following all Flyers games.
• Monitor and distribute daily media clips throughout the organization.
• Prepare information sheets for team and league events for internal distribution.
• Assist in compiling media reports following major organizational events, including the NHL Trade Deadline and General Manager press conferences.
• Support the production and editing of the organization's annual Draft Guide.
• Assist with annual updates to the team's NHL-required Media Guide.
• Research player, team, and league statistics to support departmental projects.
• Fact-check, proofread, and edit communications materials for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Hockey Communications staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated from College or University in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop).
• Knowledge of hockey and the NHL, including familiarity with hockey statistics and NHL media operations.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and all Flyers home games.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Driver's permit and access to a car or ability to use public transit to get between the Flyers Training Center and Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Preferred

• Previous experience in sports communications, athletic communications, journalism, or media relations.
• Experience writing press releases, game notes, or editorial content.
• Familiarity with hockey statistics and NHL media operations.

Pay

Base pay: $18.00 per hour.