Basketball Communications Associate
We’re looking for people who want to pursue a career in public relations within professional sports! As a Basketball Communications Associate, you’ll assist the media and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Basketball Communications team during the 2024-25 NBA season. This part-time role offers a unique entry-level opportunity to work in the dynamic environment of professional sports!
This is a seasonal position that will commence in September of 2024. Associates will be expected to work most home games in addition to assisting with other projects on non-game days.
In this role you will:
- Oversee the Thunder press room before, during, and after home games
- Obtain quotes from players and coaches following the game
- Assist local and national media with questions or inquiries according to company policies
- Attend press conferences and transcribe select media events throughout the season
- Assist with game-day arena setup, requiring availability from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on game day
- Assemble media and visiting team packets and drop off media information/credentials to visiting team hotels on the day prior to a home game
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring to the role:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- General knowledge of the National Basketball Association and the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Self-motivated and ambitious
Additional details:
A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required for occasional travel. Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays for over 30 game nights and events. Primary work locations are the Paycom Center and the Thunder ION in Oklahoma City. The Paycom Center environment features loud music, crowd noise, and flashing lights. Physical requirements of the job include walking and navigating arena stairs. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Senior Basketball Communications Lead. Employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.
