Game Night Media Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Media Services Game Night Assistant - Phoenix Mercury

Headquarters

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Media Services Game Night Assistant - Phoenix Mercury to assist team members with media services and game night media operations for Mercury home games.

What You Will Do:
• Assist with game day setup of the media room, credential table and media seating areas.
• Run box scores and any additional pertinent gameday information to media members and broadcasters working the game.
• Record and transcribe postgame media availabilities of Mercury and opposing team's coaches and players.
• Assist with the credential table for each home game.
• Assist with occasional non-gameday press conferences, including welcoming media at media check-in desk and microphone passing for media questions.

What We Need From Our Media Services Game Night Assistant:
• Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow members of the game night staff and the Mercury communications department.
• Must be service-oriented with a positive attitude and approach in interactions with media members.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible to assist the communications team with evolving project needs.
• Must conduct self in a professional and objective manner.
• Must be able to take direction and apply directions quickly and effectively.

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• HS Diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Previous experience around game night settings at the professional or collegiate levels is preferred but not required.

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Media Services Game Night Assistant to optimally perform the essential functions of this role.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays for all Mercury home games
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Please note this job description is not crafted 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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at talentacquisition@suns.com

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