The week is quickly winding down and people continue to ask me about leads for sports jobs. In order to help meet that demand, I have researched and posted job descriptions and links to apply for positions with Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), with IMG and AEG. There a lot more out there, so do your research, find out who you might know within these organizations and apply! These positions are located in Oakland California, China, Lexington Kentucky, Las Vegas and St. Paul, Minnesota
The Oakland Athletics are seeking qualified candidates to work as a seasonal intern in the public relations office during the second half of the 2009 season. The intern, who will receive a $500 stipend, is expected to work between 30-40 hours a week when the team is at home. Starting date is June 22 and the position ends with the conclusion of the season.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Produce, distribute and organize daily press clippings for staff and media
Assist in the handling and distribution of season and individual media credentials
Assist in the production and distribution of game notes prior to each game
Ensure proper materials such as stats, clips and game notes are produced and available for media at practices and games
Develop strong working relationships with beat writers and other members of the local media
Pitch story ideas to local and national print, and broadcast media outlets
Assist department in writing and distribution of press releases and other team related material such as media guide, game program stories and wild.com content
Distribute packets to visiting media and team members prior to each home game
Press box set-up and clean-up for all Wild and Swarm home games
Assist community relations department with events and appearances
Other duties and projects as assigned
Skills/Qualifications
College degree preferred in journalism, communication, public relations or related field
Sports experience in media, public relations or related field a plus
Ability and willingness to work full-time extended or unusual hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented with proven ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work well independently within a team and results oriented environment
Proficient computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook
Available through June of 2010
Minnesota Sports and Entertainment (MSE) Company Overview
Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE) family of businesses includes Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL), Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL) as well as Saint Paul Arena Company which operates Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul RiverCentre and the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium. In addition, MSE also includes Minnesota Wild Hockey Lodge stores at Xcel Energy Center and Mall of America.
The MSE organization is committed to fostering an environment that acknowledges and values the contributions of each employee. Our staff consists of dedicated, service-oriented professionals who are committed to our guests, our organization, our partners and each other. Our core values are Passion, Excellence, Caring and Teamwork.
MISSION STATEMENT
Building winning relationships with our guests, communities and partners by providing world-class venues for unique sports, entertainment and business experiences
Link to Apply
Spring 2010 Sponsorship Internship – Ultimate Fighting Championship (Las Vegas, NV)
This program offers the intern the opportunity to become directly involved in the sales and servicing activities that are part of the daily operations of the department. We strive to make this a challenging and interesting experience for the intern and make every effort to tailor it to the specific skills, and projects that the intern would like to be included in. This department contributes to the organization through promotion of UFC and WEC products to targeted organizations with the goal of forming partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Additionally, this department contributes to the organization’s bottom line through revenue generation.
• Assists sales and sponsorship with all day-to-day activities.
• Assists with presentation preparation.
• Participates in direct communication activities with current and prospective clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
Intern would be expected to be able to conduct research projects and draft contracts with appropriate supervision. May also be called upon to draft correspondence, track pending legislation, and to otherwise assist Legal team with their duties.
1. Must be enrolled in an academic program that is relevant to sales and/or sponsorship activities.
2. Junior, Senior or graduate level preferred.
3. Must receive academic credit for internship.
4. Solid written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to organize and effectively present analyses and concepts.
6. Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
9. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn other basic computer programs.
Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week for summer semester and at least 15 hourse for fall or spring semesters. Must be able to work for a minimum of one semester.
This is an unpaid internship and does not provide housing, relocation or transportation assistance.
Link to Apply
Communications: Publications
Executive Editor – IMG College/Associations (ISPA) (Lexington, KY)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for all stages of publishing for Pulse and LiveSpa magazines.
o Approves annual production schedule. Works with Production Team to determine print dates.
o Direct liaison with Production Team for all quotes and pricing.
o Responsible for meeting production deadlines.
o Reviews and signs off on all proofs.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring the assistant editor.
• Responsible for grammatical accuracy, clarity, completeness, appropriateness for intended audience and conformity to established standard format guidelines for Pulse and LiveSpa.
• Writes articles, columns and other pertinent material for Pulse.
• Conducts research to develop industry-related material for all Pulse departments and articles.
• Also manage any staff and freelancers who contribute to the magazine.
• Recruits authors, executes author contracts, negotiates freelance fees in consideration of budget, oversees rights and permissions, approves revisions and sets all deadlines.
• Works closely with designer to create a publication that graphically meets the standards set for Pulse.
o Researches and purchases photography for the magazine, particularly cover art.
o Collaborates with designer in the development of feature story designs.
• Creates and maintains ISPA editorial guidelines, known as the ISPA Style Guide. Sends out new updates to entire staff as needed.
• Leads regular editorial meetings, developing immediate and long-range objectives and projects.
• Responsible for production of annual Pulse Editorial Calendar.
• Responsible for all publishing aspects of Pulse, including the editorial operating budget and working with sales staff to review revenue goals.
o Regularly monitors and updates annual budget.
o Responsible for determining page count for each issue based on ad pages sold, budget numbers, editorial, etc.
o Determines costs and revenues required to add additional pages if needed.
• Prepares financial objectives by assisting in preparing the annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing financial variance reports and paying all invoices submitted by outside vendors.
o Works with outside vendors to obtain pricing quotes for annual budget. Negotiates costs when necessary.
o Responsible for any necessary financial comparisons to determine most qualified and cost-effective vendor.
o Collaborates with sales staff to determine sales objectives and budget numbers for the next fiscal year.
• Works with sales staff to meet the needs of both the reader and the advertiser, without compromising editorial integrity.
o Reviews all advertisements during final production stage to ensure quality and advertiser satisfaction.
• Assists with the planning, development and implementation of strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization as needed.
o Responsible for the development of any new publications, including all budgetary implications, production and editorial.
• Covers the ISPA Conference & Expo for Pulse.
• Serves as editor of The Daily Pulse, the on-site newsletter at the ISPA Conference.
• Attends annual ISPA events when possible.
• Serves as editor for ISPA member communications as needed.
• Serve on ISPA’s senior management team, which involves knowledge of all areas of the association and its business opportunities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Degree in journalism, English or related field.
• Strong editing, writing and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and creative.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communications: Writer
Public Relations Specialist – IMG College/Associations (National Tour Association) (Lexington, KY)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Responsible for managing a comprehensive public and media relations program to support the association’s strategic goals and brand identity; includes analysis of media coverage, proactive and reactive media assistance, monitoring national news to find fit for NTA angle, and development of relationships with key media representatives.
2. Writes news releases and other media-related materials, including speaking points and interview prep material.
3. Ghost write articles, columns and letters for NTA leaders to promote association brand identity and messages.
4. Writes housekeeping remarks for Spring Meet and Annual Convention.
5. Oversees media activities at the Annual Convention (media registration, media office, media forums, general media assistance); also oversees guest invitations for the Annual Convention.
6. Responsible for NTA e-newsletters (serves as editor and writer) including the weekly Tuesday, the bi-monthly prospect newsletter and the bi-monthly Grassroots Action Network newsletter.
7. Assist with crisis communications planning.
8. Assist with budget development.
9. Some travel and event attendance required including the Annual Convention.
10. Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Communications.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Degree in public relations, journalism, English or related field
2. Strong verbal and written communications skills
3. Media background, including work with print, Web and broadcast journalists
4. Background in HTML coding and CMS
5. Highly motivated and creative with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
| AEG Company: |
AEG China |
| Company Information: |
Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (“AEG”) is a subsidiary of The Anschutz Company and one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG owns a collection of companies including multi-use facilities such as STAPLES Center and Home Depot Center in Southern California, several sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) and AEG LIVE, one of the world’s leading concert promotion and touring companies. AEG is also currently overseeing the development of L.A. LIVE, a 4 million sq. ft. downtown L.A. sports, residential and entertainment district. |
| Job Title: |
Arena Event Manager |
| Facility / Location: |
AEG China |
| City: |
Beijing |
| State: |
China |
| External Job Description: |
The Event Manager will develop, instruct, maintain, implement and manage all events at specific AEG venues in China. The Event Manager will act as direct liaison between the building and outside promoters hosting events at AEG’s China facilities.
Essential Job Functions:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
•Develops and manages all aspects of events as assigned by the Director.
•Instructs, and train event coordinator on all aspects of event logistics.
•Serves as primary contact to clients and acts as primary liaison in providing and determining their needs, in order to accomplish as successful event.
•Maintain a positive rapport and form strong client, vendor, and civic entities..
•Implement facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
•Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions.
•Compile and communicate all events requirements to venue’s various departments.
•Directs and delegates necessary responsibilities within venue’s departments.
•Provides and distributes production notes for each event.
•Schedules production meeting with the various venue department heads.
•Manages event expenses and keeps within budgetary parameters.
•Works with Director of Event Services to prepare event estimates.
•Acts as liaison between primary and affiliated venues to cross train the teams.
•Works closely with the Director of Event Services to prepare and review event costs and invoices for settlement.
Education:
•Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
•High School diploma required. College degree preferred.
•3-4 years experience planning and managing events, preferably theatre productions, award shows, concerts and other live entertainment events. Previous experience at a high-profile sports/theatre/any other entertainment venue strongly preferred.
•No license required.
Experience:
•Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
•Must be highly organized, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple project simultaneously.
•Must be able to operate within designated budget.
•Exceptional guest and client service capabilities.
•Enterprising and self starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•Ability to work well with different responsibilities in a fast paced environment and constant deadlines.
•Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
•Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
•Ability to work under pressure, recognize problems and find solutions.
•Ability to handle a variety of day –to-day tasks.
•Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to speak and write Mandarin and/or Cantonese
•Ability to work well with fellow staff members.
•Ability to work evenings and weekends.
•Ability to work long irregular hours for an extended period of time as dictated by events and schedule.
Other:
•3-5 years of business experience in Asia preferred.
•Mandarin language skills, spoken and written, required. |
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The Oakland A’s have one communication job listing. it is for a Public Relations Seasonal Assistant.
The Cardinals also have one communications job. The listing is for a Senior Editorial Coordinator.
