Communications Assistant
Minnesota Lynx
Minneapolis, MNThis was removed by the employer on 3/28/2018 4:35:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Title: Lynx Basketball Communications Assistant
Department: Public Relations
Reports To: Public Relations Manager, Basketball Communications
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Responsibilities
in the fast-paced environment include, but not limited to, the following: working Lynx home games and preparing materials for the media, setting up and taking down the Lynx media section and media room, transcribing post-game quotes and distributing them to media and other projects as needed. Attendance at Lynx home games is required and the job includes some weekend work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
1. Provide media and teams with statistical and press content.
2. Participate in Lynx game-day in-arena media setup and take down.
3. Assist with game-night media hospitality.
4. Assist with any post-game events that may occur during Lynx home games.
5. Transcribe home and visiting player/coach quotes and distribute to the working media.
6. Work with the team's media monitoring service on an as-needed basis to compile a daily clips email and report that is sent to Wolves & Lynx staff.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EXPERIENCE
Communications background, including Public Relations, Journalism, and/or sports information experience is preferred.
EDUCATION
Working Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Communications or Public Relations, or equivalent experience preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Attendance at most home games is required. Hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Office hours required on an as-needed basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is generally sedentary in nature. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in gymnasiums, the Timberwolves/Lynx practice facility, and a professional sports arena, which include bleachers/steps.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
EEO Statement:
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.
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