Responsibilities

• Work closely with department team members on the production and distribution of all external communication and publications, including press releases, game notes, and team media guides
• Compile team and individual records/statistics/milestones/etc. to form narratives and keep broadcast partners and internal stakeholders informed
• Work closely with the department’s game night staff throughout all home games, including preseason and the NBA Playoffs, to ensure operation logistics are complete and up to department standards
• Create and distribute media credentials for local, national, and visiting media, while maintaining accurate credential/media attendance records for each game
• Transcribe various press conferences and interviews for basketball operations and media usage
• Distribute box scores and necessary team information via email to media lists on home game nights.
• Monitor and share news and articles with the 76ers Basketball Communications team
• Compile daily clips and articles for HBSE portfolio news briefing
• Assist with the media availability process at all shootarounds/practices/games
• Available for all 76ers games, home or away for the Basketball Communications department

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for grammar, spelling, etc.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to high-quality work
• Strong typing skills, required to transcribe press conferences and interviews
• Discretion and trustworthiness related to all confidential information
• Ability to multitask and handle projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, and media monitoring services
• Strong understanding of the NBA landscape with desire to learn about the franchise’s storied history
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basketball statistics
• Ability to demonstrate a strategic mindset and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Previous professional communications experience preferred
• Prior experience working with media members preferred

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• Generous Parental Leave policies
• 401K (with a company match after 1 year of service)
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
• On Site Fitness Rooms
• Other League & Partner Discounts