Lynx Communications Assistant

Why Join the Pack?

At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think were possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new ground is the norm. What would you do?

Responsibilities in this fast-paced environment include, but are not limited to, the following: working Lynx home games and preparing materials for the media, setting up and taking down the Lynx media section and media room, transcribing post-game quotes and distributing them to media, and other projects as needed. Attendance at Lynx home games is required, and the job includes some weekend work.

This is a part-time seasonal role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

• Provide media and teams with statistical and press content.
• Participate in Lynx game-day in-arena media setup and take down.
• Assist with game-night media hospitality.
• Assist with any post-game events that may occur during Lynx home games.
• Transcribe home and visiting player/coach quotes and distribute to the working media.
• Work with the team's media monitoring service on an as-needed basis to facilitate daily clips distribution. Assist in directing the Live Programming and Entertainment team to deliver a premier in-game experience.
• Assist with social media, digital platforms, and content.
• Assist with game-night business intelligence team needs.
• Support third-party relationships including brand and media agencies, print houses, content creators, etc.

The above essential functions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time. This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Able to work on a team and independently.
• Able to form effective partnerships internally & externally.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to maintain professionalism when dealing with players, coaches and VIPs.

Additional information:

Experience: Communications background, including Public Relations, Journalism and/or sports information experience is preferred.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Work Environment

Work is generally sedentary in nature. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in gymnasiums, the Timberwolves/Lynx practice facility and a professional sports arena, which include bleachers/steps

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Salary: This role pays $17/hour

Benefits: Free parking and a free game night meal

Travel Position may require travel to external events.

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

Our DEI Commitment

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.

As an organization, we're proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.

E-Verify Statement

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.