Communications Assistant

Title: Communication Assistant (Seasonal)

Classification: Part-Time

Reports to: Communications Coordinator

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for dedicated people who accept diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and encouraged.

It all begins with outstanding talent, It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer

What We Offer:

· Mental Health Resources

· On-the-job Training

· Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts

· Employer Paid Parking

Summary:      

The Milwaukee Bucks Communications Seasonal Assistant is a part-time, hybrid (remote/in-person) position that will assist the Bucks Communications Department in their day-to-day responsibilities throughout the 2024-25 season. The individual for this role is an experienced college student attending school in the Milwaukee area with a communications, public relations, journalism or similar major and has a strong interest in gaining experience with a professional sports team. The Bucks Communications Seasonal Assistant will work approximately 15-25 hours per week (including nights and weekends) between game nights at Fiserv Forum, remote work and working in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Send daily clips email of Bucks, Fiserv Forum and Deer District media coverage to the company each morning (Monday-Friday)
• Compile daily stats document each morning and send to select Bucks staff and broadcasters (every day)
• Assist on game nights at Fiserv Forum by:
  • Printing and labeling media seats
  • Distributing credentials and meal vouchers to media at the media gate
  • Attending pregame and postgame press conferences
  • Running in-game stats to team benches and broadcasters
• Further non-gameday daily responsibilities to vary, but can be expected to include:
  • Cision media monitoring
  • Press release writing
  • Assistance on in-season publications
  • Assistance at press conferences and media events
  • Administrative tasks for the department

Qualifications:

• Junior or senior attending college in the Milwaukee area pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or similar field
• Available to work most Bucks home games, work remotely and work in an office setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to listen to and quickly, efficiently follow directions
• Be a welcoming and friendly representative of the Communications Department when dealing with media and broadcasters
• Knowledge of the NBA and an understanding of the public relations and media relationship in the sports industry is preferred

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.