2025-26 Season Public Relations Internship

  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Columbus, Ohio
2025-26 Season Public Relations Internship

Columbus Blue Jackets - Intern

Columbus OH

Internship: Internship

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Overview

The PR intern will assist the Communications staff with daily media monitoring and clipping; compiling media reports; writing press releases and media advisories; supporting player and alumni appearances; game-night responsibilities and other projects as assigned.

Duties and tasks:

Using Muck Rack, monitor media mentions, clip TV and radio mentions, and create reports and newsletters for distribution.

Assist with writing press materials including releases, advisories, talking points, etc.

Maintain and update the media contact database.

Support the execution of PR events, player interviews, community relations efforts, studio visits and press conferences.

Assist with the design and editing of the monthly Off Ice Report.

Help compile and distribute team stats.

Help manage game-day credential process and press box preparation.

Game night duties involve staffing press areas and assisting in press box operations, including distribution of game reports before, during and after games.

Learning Objectives

Learn public relations and communications practices and processes employed by an NHL Communications department during a season.

Improve writing and editing skills for press releases and media materials.

Gain hands-on experience with game-day media operations.

Develop skills in media monitoring and research.

Intern Benefits:

20 intern hours available each week

Internship timeline - September - End of the Season

Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a four-year college or university or completing master's degree, Junior or Senior preferred, journalism, communications, or public relations major encouraged.

Must receive internship credit for internship.

Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays during the NHL season.

Strong writing and editorial skills.

Proficient in Adobe InDesign.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

**Please note this is an unpaid internship.
Job ID: 477622751
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025

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