Communications: Media Relations/Servicing
Media Relations Coordinator - Houston Rockets (Houston, TX)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with media guides & department manuals.
Prepare daily news clippings from local, national and international news media & the Internet and distribute to appropriate personnel.
Responsible for all media credentialing.
Actively participate in planning, setting up and controlling all aspects of press conferences.
Distribute press conference and post-game quotes to local and national media.
Assist with game day/night operations.
Office/administration duties, including data entry, answering phones, copying, filing and faxing.
Assist with all player and coach interview sessions.
Providing practice coverage for media relations department.
Assisting with the researching of game notes.
Maintaining media relations storage areas in an orderly fashion
Work with all departments to provide public relations support for marketing, community, corporate, broadcasting, promotional, business and sales initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
4-year college degree with a minimum 2 year’s equivalent experience in the public relations/journalism field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess very good interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people
Must be available to work game schedule and extended hours, including weekends during the season (Rockets and Comets).
Must be capable of handling multiple projects.
Creative thinking and ability to work with a sense of urgency is required.
Must be proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.
(If you are a current employee and have an interest in applying for this position, please inform your supervisor prior to submitting your resume to the Human Resources department.)
Individuals that exhibit our ONE TEAM PHILOSOPHY of PASSION, COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER FOCUS, TEAMWORK, FAIRNESS AND PARTICIPATION are welcome to apply!
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Media Relations Coordinator - Houston Rockets (Houston, TX)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with media guides & department manuals.
Prepare daily news clippings from local, national and international news media & the Internet and distribute to appropriate personnel.
Responsible for all media credentialing.
Actively participate in planning, setting up and controlling all aspects of press conferences.
Distribute press conference and post-game quotes to local and national media.
Assist with game day/night operations.
Office/administration duties, including data entry, answering phones, copying, filing and faxing.
Assist with all player and coach interview sessions.
Providing practice coverage for media relations department.
Assisting with the researching of game notes.
Maintaining media relations storage areas in an orderly fashion
Work with all departments to provide public relations support for marketing, community, corporate, broadcasting, promotional, business and sales initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
4-year college degree with a minimum 2 year’s equivalent experience in the public relations/journalism field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess very good interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people
Must be available to work game schedule and extended hours, including weekends during the season (Rockets and Comets).
Must be capable of handling multiple projects.
Creative thinking and ability to work with a sense of urgency is required.
Must be proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.
(If you are a current employee and have an interest in applying for this position, please inform your supervisor prior to submitting your resume to the Human Resources department.)
Individuals that exhibit our ONE TEAM PHILOSOPHY of PASSION, COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER FOCUS, TEAMWORK, FAIRNESS AND PARTICIPATION are welcome to apply!
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
