Public Relations, Media Relations & Communications Assistant

Job Summary

• Assist the Director of Marketing, PR & Community Relations and department staff in all day-to-day aspects of the job


• Assist in web page and social media maintenance 


• Organize and assist with accreditation and pre-game meals for media, scouts and other game day VIPs


• Write feature articles to be published on the Everblades website and other online platforms


• Compile game notes, bios and statistical packages for media, scouts and team executives


• Coordinate media interactions with team members including setting up our live post-game press conference with media members, players and coaching staff which follows each home game


• Assist in setting up press box prior to all Everblades home games 


• Archive/ track all media coverage as it relates to our team


• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of Marketing, PR & Community Relations 

• Familiarity, interest, and excellent knowledge of hockey  


• Familiarity with web page maintenance


• Excellent communication skills - grammar, spelling, proofreading, and writing abilities


• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills 


• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, and to meet strict deadlines 


• A self-starter who is a good problem solver, very organized, with strong attention to detail 


• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Photoshop, AP Style 


• Flexibility in terms of handling a variety of assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on branding, consistency and quality


• Highly organized, motivated and responsible with good time and project management abilities


• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation


• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Cheerful, embraces fun and celebration in the workplace


• Passion for and knowledge of the game of hockey is considered an asset


• High degree of personal integrity and honest 


• Self-starter who takes initiative


• Works with enthusiasm, dedication, respect and pride


• Receptive to new ideas and approaches, adapts well to change


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to adapt to creative suggestion and work within client specifications


• Strong ability to adapt to changes, work effectively under pressure and produce accurate results in a fast paced environment