Dallas Stars Hockey Club | Advertising and Public Relations

Details

Contact
Joe Calvillo
jcalvillo@@dallasstars.com
214-387-5557
2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX 75034

Posted December 14, 2011

Pay: Paid

Skills Required
- Desire for a career in sports public relations - Ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends and holidays - Excellent verbal/writing skills - Must exhibit a high level of professionalism - Must be a self starter and be able to think critically - Basic knowledge of hockey - Must be a senior in college, or currently holding a degree from a four-year university - Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Access to reliable transportation

Include in Application
Cover letter, resume, writing samples, references

Internship Type
Sports Media

The Dallas Stars Hockey Club is a member of the National Hockey League (NHL) and have been playing in Texas since the 1993-94 season.

Duties

The Dallas Stars are seeking a bright, earnest individual to fill the role of communications apprentice for the Spring 2012 semester. The communications apprentice will be responsible for assisting the Communications Department in all facets of media relations for the club. The apprenticeship is a paid position or may be taken for college credit. Specific qualifications and expectations are listed below:

- Assist with game day preparations at Stars Executive Offices (Frisco, TX) and American Airlines

Center (Dallas, TX)

- Assist with statistical research for production of game notes

- Compile and distribute daily news clips

- Maintain media-specific website and email distribution lists

- Assist with social media initiatives

- Maintain archive of games notes/stats and game summaries

- Create content for official Dallas Stars magazine

- Other projects as assigned