Basketball Communications Game Night Assistant

Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Communications
Department: Basketball Communications
Job Type: Part-Time Event
Date Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Description

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. 

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Basketball Communications Game Night Assistant role will support the Trail Blazers Basketball Communications department, working in a fast-paced environment at all home games. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: preparing materials for the media, working the media check-in desk, recording and transcribing post-game quotes and other projects as assigned.

Day-to-day:

• Providing media and visiting teams with statistical and press content.
• Setting up the media workroom and media seating areas.
• Working the media entrance/check-in desk.
• Recording and transcribing home and visiting player and/or coach quotes for distribution to the working media.
• Distributing box scores and notes to media in-game.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Customer service oriented with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage specific game night processes and tasks under supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel).
• Curiosity about basketball and knowledge of basketball statistics.
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Perks:

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. The perks we offer for our part-time teammates includes:

• Pay: $19 an hour
• Retirement Plan
• Dedicated Game Night Schedule: Enjoy the excitement of working during Trail Blazers Home Games.
• Wellness Perk – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes (50% off)
• Discounted tickets for select concerts/shows
• Ongoing Learning & Development