Football Communications Intern

Job Summary: This position will assist the public relations department in publicity related to the Denver Broncos’ communications efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the media relations department with day-to-day communications responsibilities by:

• Coordinating the organization and distribution of daily executive news summaries
• Maintaining a professional atmosphere in the media workroom and press box
• Performing administrative tasks as necessary for the department.

Ensure timely distribution of football communications to external media by:

• Recording and transcribing players, coaches and executives during media availabilities.
• Maintain and update the all-inclusive media website platform, NFL Online Media Guide (OMG), with pertinent information.

Assist with producing and compiling departmental content by:

• Contributing to production of content for press releases, media advisories, weekly release and flip card
• Coordinating, binding, and mailing of weekly packets to network television crews.

Assist in team media responsibilities by:

• Working every Broncos home game
• Attending training camp and in-season practice sessions.

Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or a communications-related field
• Minimum of two years of related public relations experience
• Ability to work flexible/long hours (early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Experience in the use of a PC, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Experience transcribing quotes
• Knowledge of football statistics, social media platforms and/or analytic tools

Preferred Skills & Ability 

• Strong writing skills and understanding of AP Style
• Previous experience working with a professional sports team
• Reliable transportation
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and capacity to thrive in pressure situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• A timed skills test will be administered during the interview process

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this position is $18.81/hour.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.