Communications Game Day Intern

4 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States MN Vikings Football Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY:

The Minnesota Vikings are seeking communications interns to assist with the game day operation of supporting the communications team at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game day internship provides an excellent learning opportunity to work nine (9) Vikings home games during the 2024 season and any potential home playoff games. Interns are assigned various responsibilities to create a positive experience for members of the local and national media, broadcast networks and visiting teams. As forward-facing members of the communications staff on game day, it is critical interns understand they are representing the Minnesota Vikings organization and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This is a paid internship and prior related sports communication experience is not required. Game day interns report to the Communications Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up all media spaces, including the press box, radio booths, broadcast booth, executive booths, photo work room, interview rooms and other areas as needed.
  • Distribute seating charts, place cards, flip cards, game programs, deactivation sheets and other materials to all media spaces.
  • Assist with media check-in process and credential, vest and armband distribution.
  • Greet media members and help locate assigned seats.
  • Monitor media meals and track credentials.
  • Print and distribute final gamebooks and postgame statistics.
  • Record and transcribe player and coach quotes in the interview rooms and locker rooms.
  • Return all signage, media vests and equipment back to press box work room postgame.
  • Maintain all media spaces and discard any outdated documents postgame.
  • Coordinate postgame meal pickup and set up in press box meal area.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the communications staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Working towards degree in communications, public relations, media/journalism or similar field.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Expected to work all home games.
  • Available to arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium approximately four (4) hours prior to kickoff and stay until approximately two (2) hours after the game.
  • Ability to work independently but also in a team environment.
  • Exhibit strong communication and active listening skills and an ability to adapt and problem solve in stressful, time-sensitive situations.
  • Exhibit strong verbal, written and grammatical skills, proofreading ability and fast typing speed while being accurate.
  • Desire to learn and advance knowledge and skills within the professional sports industry.
  • Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented when it comes to completing tasks.

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:
This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes, setting up speakers, etc.
  • Ability to navigate U.S. Bank Stadium.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • On-site for Vikings home games.
  • Parking, credentials and meals are provided.
  • A laptop, recorder and headphones for postgame transcriptions can be provided if needed.
  • Dress code is business casual.

The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.

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