Media Relations - Assistant

Job Description

Media Relations - Seasonal Assistant

The Media Relations Seasonal Assistant is responsible for assisting the Communications department to support the goals of growing the teams brand.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with many areas of department operations to support the goal of growing the Detroit Tigers brand.
• Provide assistance in credentialing the media for games, as well as compiling daily Tigers and National clips for distribution.
• Assist in maintaining press box and miscellaneous needs of our broadcasters, media and Tigers executives.
• Produce the
official scorecard prior to each series , in addition to authoring a portion of the post-game notes.
• Assist with production of Tigers Magazine, the official gameday publication of the Tigers
• Distribute daily game information (game notes, lineup sheet, stat packs, postgame notes).
• Provide assistance with photo shoots and other media crews stationed in the ballpark.
• Assist with any miscellaneous statistical and research projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• M ust be at least a college senior
or recent graduate (within 6 months).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of baseball with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be available full-time beginning by Opening Day.
• Willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Adobe InDesign, StatsPass and social media experience preferred.
• Experience working with publications a plus .

Working Conditions:
• Office Environment
• Evening , weekend, and holiday hours will be required

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy61jp-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.