Title: Communications Intern Location: Buffalo, New York, USA Posted Date: 2026-09-14T21:02:45.734Z Job Category:
Job Description: Summary The Communications Intern supports both the team and corporate communications functions of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. This role assists with day-to-day communications operations, media monitoring and gameday preparation for the Sabres, while executing weekly and gameday communications needs for the Bandits. Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the seasonal PR contact for Buffalo Bandits players, coaches and personnel requests. Write, compile and prepare game notes and gameday materials for all Bandits games. Oversee all communications department gameday duties during Bandits home games, including credentialing, press box operations, post-game press conferences, etc. Occasionally support daily communications efforts for both hockey operations and corporate/business initiatives for the Buffalo Sabres. Assist in compiling, preparing and distributing the team’s gameday materials to be distributed by the department. Assist in compiling media coverage reports and press clippings. Work closely with the team’s media and content department to ensure consistent messaging and content across all web and social channels Assist with the execution of organizational events as needed. Provide administrative and operational support to the communications department as needed. Maintain strong working relationship with local media members.
Minimum Qualifications for the Position:
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and Sabres/Bandits home games.
Critical Competencies
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner. Strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal, written and administrative skills. Possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This role operations in both an office setting and in a live events setting. Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, kneel, and crouch.
Compensation & Hours This role pays $16.00 an hour. This is a part-time role and must have the flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 season. Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres is a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The organization competes in the National Hockey League and has operated since 1970. It employs between 51 and 200 people across departments including marketing, finance, and event management. The team serves the sports industry by hosting games and managing related business operations.
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