The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community.  The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice.  Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers are coming off their best season in franchise history, entering the 2024-2025 season as Stanley Cup Champions.  Off the ice, the business is experiencing growth across all key metrics and our revenue is at an all-time high.  The organization is expanding outside of Amerant Bank Arena via the renovation of the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  This state-of-the-art ice facility features two regulation-size rinks, including a new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4,000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment.  The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.

Job Title: Entertainment Intern
Department: Game Presentation
Reports To: Manager, Game Presentation
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time - Intern
Location: Amerant Bank Arena

Job Summary:
The Florida Panthers Game Presentation Entertainment Intern is an enthusiastic, creative, and highly organized member of the Game Presentation Department. The Game Presentation Entertainment Intern is responsible for handling all aspects of Entertainment, while assisting with all facets of Gameday entertainment and live production development. This position provides administrative, logistical, and creative support to the Manager, Game Presentation and Sr. Director, Game Presentation in developing a dynamic in-arena entertainment experience for Florida Panthers fans and visitors year-round.

Job Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the Florida Panthers Dance Team, Ice Crew, and Mascot Programs.
• Serve as an associate producer for all Panthers home games; Dance Team, Ice Crew, Mascots & Stage Managers.
• Assist in providing support for all pregame assets including the National Anthem program and Color Guards while maintaining relationships with celebrity performers and game-by-game needs.
• Assist in the maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of game presentation uniforms, props and storage areas, ensuring they are always well-organized.
• Assist in the development of pregame shows, in-arena activations, theme nights, and sponsorship activations.
• Assist with marketing initiatives including city wide pop-up events, street teams, video shoots and watch-parties.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions, research and pitch new ideas and activations meant to enhance the game day experience.
• Other Entertainment-related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Event Management, Live Arts or related field of study and a minimum of two-yearsâ experience stage managing NHL/AHL or NBA/WNBA games; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Script Writing Experience preferred
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Self-starter with a high degree of enthusiasm, creative vision and ability to lead in a high-stress environment
• Be able to make decisions in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skill
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a non-exempt intern position. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.