Intern, Communications & Publications
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_on99, North Main Street, Lauderdale Courts, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38103, United States
The Memphis Grizzlies Communications & Publications team supports the VP of Communications, Directors, and Coordinators in managing all team-related matters. From game-day media services to corporate communications for FedExForum, the team ensures accurate and timely information flows to the media, coaching staff, and the public.
As a Communications & Publications Intern, you will provide direct support to the leadership team, gaining hands-on experience in professional sports operations. This role is designed to bridge your education with real-world application, offering a competitive advantage for a career in sports management.
You will be embedded in the daily rhythm of the Grizzlies, assisting with game-day preparation and staff duties during all home games, including preseason, regular season, and postseason. Your day-to-day will involve covering practices, shootarounds, and team events, as well as supporting FedExForum events like concerts and family shows. You will help develop media coverage for business initiatives, compile daily news clippings, and create media packets featuring game notes and statistics for visiting media and internal staff.
The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to major publications, including the Grizzlies media guide, postseason guide, and draft guides. You will write timely game recaps for Grizzlies.com, assist in preparing press releases and media kits, and pitch story ideas to the media. This position requires thriving in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines, often falling on weekends and holidays.
The Memphis Grizzlies are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Please note that the organization will never require candidates to send or deposit money for an offer of employment, nor will they ask for sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank details via email or messaging platforms. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent the Grizzlies and cannot verify their identity, please contact the team directly with the details.
Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Our culture prioritizes professional growth, offering a host of benefits including industry-leading health coverage, wellness programs, team store discounts, and generous paid holidays. We encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion for the game to our team.
Work model: On-site
99, North Main Street, Lauderdale Courts, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38103, United States
Memphis, Tennessee
One year of experience as an intern for a major professional sports team or collegiate sports information department. Proficiency with Adobe. Knowledge of the City of Memphis and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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