About the role#
The Public Relations Intern supports the Smith Entertainment Group business communications team. You will work on strategies to educate audiences about our organization and our work in sports and entertainment. This is a full-time, season-long internship focused on brand, business, and facility-related efforts.
What you'll do#
- Draft talking points, social copy, press releases, media advisories, and newsletters while learning our brand voice.
- Manage media monitoring, daily clips processes, and reporting for brand and business communications.
- Provide internal departments with key metrics and compile reports for specific campaigns.
- Build and maintain media and influencer contact lists.
- Assist with strategic planning, pitches, and research for storytelling and content ideas.
- Support operations at basketball games, hockey games, arena shows, and media events.
- Maintain professional decorum at all activations and represent the Smith Entertainment Group mission.
What you'll need#
- An undergraduate degree or current studies in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Coursework or professional experience in content strategy, PR, or professional writing.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and content best practices.
- Strong communication and writing skills with an understanding of news cycles and relevant storylines.
- Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and work effectively in a team.
- Prior experience in an agency, corporate PR, or a sports environment is preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sandy and Salt Lake City, Utah.
- You must be able to sit, stand, walk, and lift 20 lbs as part of your event duties.
About Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association. Based in Salt Lake City, the organization operates as a member of the Northwest Division. The franchise began in 1974 and moved to its current location in 1979. It currently employs 631 people.
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