Seasonal Communications Intern

Organization Overview: The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026‑27 as one of the National Hockey League’s premier franchises. As back‑to‑back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Panthers have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season. As the NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state‑of‑the‑art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year‑round. An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of self‑less service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, “Heroes Among Us,” honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans’ affairs; children’s health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri‑county area. Seasonal Communications Intern Organization: Florida Panthers Hockey Club Department: Communications Reports To: Hockey Communications Coordinator Employment Type: Internship — Seasonal Program Duration: 2026–27 Season Schedule: Must be available for all or most Florida Panthers home games, including weekends, holidays, and postseason games Job Summary The 2026‑27 Seasonal Communications Intern will assist the Communications team in providing quality media relations to local and national media covering the Florida Panthers. This role is responsible for supporting the preparation and dissemination of media documents as well as game day operations, including media check‑ins, credentialing, and more. Responsibilities Support game‑day media relations tasks, including credentialing, media check‑in, document distribution, and statistics and online coverage tracking Assist in press box operations, including pre‑ and postgame setup and distribution of game reports Disseminate game‑day stats and information to media, visiting team personnel, and other relevant parties Collect and transcribe postgame interviews Interact with and fulfill on‑site media requests Compile and maintain digital tracking of external media clips Support on press releases and other written communications Qualifications Current college student or recent post‑graduate preferred, with a focus in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Digital Media Must be available to work all or most Florida Panthers home games, including games and events scheduled on weekends and holidays; commitment to all or most home postseason games during the 2026‑27 season is expected Knowledge of hockey and strong communications skills required Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Must demonstrate professional conduct and appropriate attire at all times Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is a plus Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed. The Florida Panthers Hockey Club values a diverse and inclusive workplace and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout its culture and operations. Employees are treated with respect and encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to the team. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Florida Panthers