Media Relations Internship (Spring 2027)

Overview

The Media Relations Intern will observe and assist the media relations staff with day‑to‑day functions within the department. This internship provides hands‑on experience in professional sports communications and includes opportunities to gain experience in media relations, sports communications, game‑day operations, writing, and statistics. The intern will work closely with the Pittsburgh Penguins media relations staff and will interact with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club, visiting team personnel, and local and national media outlets. Interns will gain experience and training in writing media releases and game notes, preparing game‑day materials, and supporting media operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Credentials & Game‑Day Operations
  • Help make and issue all media credentials for print, television, and radio media.
  • Assist with setting up the media level for home games.
  • Set up post‑game interviews and gather sound for the team’s media‑only website.
  • Be available to work Pittsburgh Penguins home games when scheduled.
• Media Relations & Communications
  • Gain experience and training in writing media releases and game notes.
  • Learn the process for writing player‑section notes during home games.
  • Assist with compiling media materials and information for various mediums.
  • Act professionally when interacting with executives, visiting team personnel, and local and national media outlets.
• Statistics & Game Notes
  • Assist with writing and compiling in‑game and post‑game notes.
  • Run statistics for coaching staffs, upper management, and the media.
  • Learn how to maintain player statistics for various mediums.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of college or equivalent education, training, or relevant experience.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena as needed.
• Availability to work 10–15 hours per week, including Pittsburgh Penguins home games when scheduled.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact appropriately with executives, visiting team personnel, and local and national media.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
• Experience with writing, editing, or communications.
• Interest in sports media relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Familiarity with statistics or sports statistics.

Pay

$10 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling within 10–15 hours per week, including availability during day and evening hours, weekends, and Pittsburgh Penguins home games.

Internship Program Information

• Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026
• Application Review: Rolling basis; initial communication by Friday, October 30th, 2026 at the latest.
• Anticipated Internship Term: January 11th, 2027 – April 16th, 2027 (potential earlier start date of January 1st, 2027 based on game‑day needs).
• Course Credit: Eligible for course credit; students must ensure the internship meets their program/university criteria.