Seasonal Intern, Communications

Florham Park, NJ

Salary Not AvailableSeasonal

Posted 5 months ago

Job Description

A seasonal assistant in the New York Jets Communications Department plays a versatile and crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the department. Our goal is to provide you with real-life work experience and a hands-on knowledge of corporate and football communications in the number one media market in the country. We are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals with a proven ability to learn, adapt and seamlessly transition between all elements of the position, while contributing original ideas to merge with tested department practices.
Responsibilities:
  • Compile, distribute and catalog Daily Clips, Broadcast Clips, Social Clips, End of Day Report, and monitor/record social media, TV, and the internet for team-related news.
  • Record and transcribe press conferences and player availabilities.
  • Draft press releases using both traditional and untraditional methods.
  • Help plan and prepare media pitches, both for football and corporate endeavors.
  • Fill season-long and individual game credential requests, in addition to practice and various other events.
  • Organize and facilitate player interviews.
  • Develop interview preparation documents for players, coaches, and executives.
  • Miscellaneous statistical and research projects.
  • Contribute to media guide and weekly game release.
  • Create and update player bios as needed.
  • Take lead on the creation of the team’s weekly flip card.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the team’s Communication Center media website.
  • Staff and assist planning of corporate communication events.
  • Aid with the department social media accounts, including creating graphics to highlight players and organizational initiatives.
  • Daily interaction with media members.
  • Work with other departments on various projects and assignments.
  • Gameday responsibilities when team is at home and on the road, including press box setup, and note distribution when necessary.
Requirements:
  • College graduate with a concentration in Communications, Public Relations, or related background.
  • Strong writing skills: proven experience in use of AP style preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Canva a plus.
  • Experience with football statistics and statistic websites, specifically TruMedia, Stats Pass and Pro Football Focus, a plus.
  • Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week including nights and weekends.
  • Position is based in Florham Park, NJ. Frequent travel is required to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Candidate is required to provide own transportation to and from locations.
  • Must be available to work all Jets games.
  • Candidates should be prepared for both on-site and virtual work, with a heavy emphasis on-site.

The salary for this role: USD $16.00 per hour, depending on the specific qualifications of the successful candidate. Company benefit programs for seasonal employees include: robust medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan participation (after 1000 hours + one year of service) with company-match; PTO, sick time.
GENERAL INFORMATION A background check will be conducted prior to the start of the position. The New York Jets are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, marital status, civil union status, and domestic partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Jets are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
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The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. It is a privately owned business with under 200 employees. Founded more than 50 years ago, the Jets franchise has defined itself as a trailblazer, trendsetter and leader in the region’s sports landscape and across the NFL. Since Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson purchased the team in 2000, the team has undergone a major revitalization and rebranding, focused on winning both on and off the field. For Johnson, capturing the franchise’s second championship is priority #1. Under his ownership, the team has posted seven winning seasons, appeared in seven postseason games, including two AFC Championship Game appearances, and winning an AFC East division title in 2002. They have also made strides off the field with the opening of two state-of-the-art homes: the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in 2008 and MetLife Stadium in 2010.Honored as one of NJ Biz’s 2018 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. This award recognizes and honors New Jersey-based employers who show dedication to their employees’ professional growth and quality of life.

Founded in 1959
USA
739 employees (151 in marketing)
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Seasonal Intern, Communications

New York Jets · Florham Park, NJ