Communications Intern

Houston Texans•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Texans is looking for players who want to make an impact on the Team. We scout for players who are innovative, passionate, accountable, and those who are willing to work as a team player to contribute to the achievement of the Houston Texans' goal of becoming the most respected and most valuable professional sports franchise in the world. Qualified candidates interested in being considered for available positions should complete the online application as well as upload a resume. The mission of the Houston Texans Draft Class program is to provide chosen future sports professionals the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the professional sports industry through exposure throughout the Houston Texans organization. The chosen future sports professional will make meaningful contributions to Houston Texans business and/or football operations through in-depth meaningful curriculum and experiences. The Houston Texans are seeking an individual for the position of Communications Intern. The Texans CHARGE Be Champions in Every Way by Cultivating Excellence and Fearlessly Evolving The Texans Teammate Habits: Dedication to the Team Be Adaptable Passion for Work Win with Integrity Own the Outcome Basic Function: Assist the Communications department with daily tasks. Assist media with information regarding the Club. Assist in coordinating player interviews with local media and television networks. Oversee daily transcripts. Work with Lonestar Star Sports and Entertainment on events.

Requirements

Proficiency in NFL Online Media Guide.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency in publishing design software, Adobe InDesign preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities in a high energy environment.
Effective verbal and interpersonal communications.
Strong writing skills; proven experience in use of AP style preferred.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a positive, winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.
High School Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
College or professional sports media experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily issuance of daily news clips.
Maintain, update and enhance the all-inclusive media website platform, NFL Online Media Guide (OMG), with pertinent information.
Take the lead on creating and maintaining the team’s weekly release by updating all statistics, player and team notes, player bios, assisting on postgame notes and more.
Format, print and distribute League-provided statistics to coaches.
Transcribe player and coach interviews from practices, press conferences and open locker room.
Attend all player practices and assist as necessary with media and other communications department responsibilities.
Prepare weekly clips for weekly media/production meeting as well as participate in production meetings held prior to home games.
Ensure all pertinent departmental information is packed and ready for road games.
Set up press box (seating cards, seating charts, booth signs, flip cards, game notes) prior to home games.
Assist in all aspects of non-sports publicity, including pitching weekly morning show appearances, off-the-field player interests and stories, and league initiatives.
Serve as a point of contact for community events in which media is in attendance.
Assist in all aspects of the credentialing process for the preseason and regular season.
Assist with all Lone Star Sports and Entertainment events, including Bowl game, college games, soccer matches, etc.
Accompany media personnel at all practices; provide media personnel with appropriate credentials and water; and enforce rules regarding media access.
Draft press releases and advisories for review by Communications/PR staff.
Construct a training camp guide to be distributed to local and national media that includes a preview of our 90-man roster.
Research information for weekly game release leading up to preseason.
Assist with research and writing for Season in Review.
Update all statistics and other pertinent information on OMG.
Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by Communications/PR department.