About the role#
The Public Relations Intern supports Minnesota Major League Volleyball by assisting with game-day media operations, creating team communications, and providing administrative support throughout the season. This role ensures media members, broadcasters, and internal stakeholders receive professional information while helping to showcase the team and its athletes.
What you'll do#
- Support the execution of game-day communications and media operations for all home matches.
- Manage press box setup and breakdown for all home matches.
- Prepare and distribute game-day media materials, including match notes, statistics, lineups, and rosters.
- Assist with media credential distribution and check-in at arena entrances.
- Coordinate post-match media availability, including facilitating interviews with players, coaches, and team personnel.
- Write, edit, and proofread communications materials such as press releases, media guides, and feature stories.
- Monitor and archive media coverage across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
- Assist with administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and maintaining media contact lists.
- Collaborate with marketing, social media, and volleyball operations departments to ensure consistent messaging.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Health, or Business Administration.
- Previous experience in an internship, student organization, campus media, or athletic communications is preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe InDesign.
- Knowledge of volleyball is preferred.
- Ability to work all home matches during the season.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- This position follows a rolling term.
