New Jersey Devils – Newark, NJ
Internship
Internships: Communications/Community Relations
Public Relations Intern – New Jersey Devils (Newark, NJ)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION & GUIDELINES
Are you ready to take a leap toward an action-packed career in the highly competitive field of sports and entertainment? An internship with Devils Arena Entertainment/Prudential Center provides valuable hands-on experience in an ever-changing and dynamic environment. Prudential Center is in the early stages, but well on the way to building a nationally respected brand with over 200 events on tap for the 2012-13 season. Become part of the excitement!
Prudential Center opened in 2007 as the first new major league venue built in the New York Metropolitan Area in the last 25 years. To celebrate its opening, Bon Jovi performed to ten sold out crowds. The 18,000 seat $375 million arena is operated by Devils Arena Entertainment, in common ownership with the New Jersey Devils as its principal occupant. The building is also home to the New York Liberty, Seton Hall basketball and all major family shows and concerts. The Rock has been voted the best stadium experience of the 9 New Jersey/New York buildings
GUIDELINES:
- Student must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program (undergraduate juniors and seniors preferred; qualified sophomores may be considered).
- No financial compensation is available through this program.
- Student must receive academic credit toward graduation and will be required to submit credit verification letter from his/her school prior to beginning the program.
- Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the student.
- Student must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
HOURS:
25-40 hours per week (dependent upon position)
TO APPLY:
To be considered for an internship, students MUST submit the following
- Cover letter noting department(s) he/she is most interested in
- Resume
A Human Resources representative will contact you if we should need further information or would like to schedule an in-person interview. Resumes are kept on active file for six months.
QUALIFICATIONS (Applies to all available internships):
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work well under pressure/time constraints
- Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Must be self-motivated, organized, hard-working
- Must be outgoing, personable, and energetic
PUBLIC RELATIONS (PRUDENTIAL CENTER*):
General Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare and edit press releases and written materials
- Assist in arranging press conferences and media opportunities
- Assist in executing media preparation on event nights
- Assist in event planning and execution
- Organize press shop
- Provide administrative duties in support of daily tasks including answering phone calls and emails, filing, etc.
- Additional projects and duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications:
- Interest in media relations and public relations
- Experience writing and editing for print
- Interest in learning how the various areas of Prudential Center work together
* Note: This is not an internship with the New Jersey Devils PR department. While this internship works closely with the Devils brand, it concentrates on Prudential Center and all events as well as the surrounding community
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