Public Relations Associate at Minnesota Timberwolves in MN

PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
TITLE: Public Relations Associate
DEPARTMENT: Public Relations
SUPERVISOR: Manager of Public Relations
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full-Time/Temporary
DATE LAST MODIFIED: October 28, 2011
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Exciting opportunity to work in the fast-paced environment of the NBA. The Timberwolves seek one full-time, paid associate during the 2011-12 NBA season (Sept. - April) to assist members of the public relations department. Candidate will work very closely on the day-to-day operations, strategies and objectives of the department. Attendance at all Timberwolves home games is required and the job includes some weekend work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Overseeing the teams' media monitoring system
• Managing the teams' news clippings system
• Serving as the department’s contact person for community newspapers
• Credentialing media members
• Compiling and delivering media packets
• Working with the NBA's stats system
• Occasional writing (press releases, Wolves publications, etc.)
• Assisting the media on game nights
• Game night set up and takedown (media room and press row)
• Assisting with media interview requests
• Pitching stories and developing mini PR campaigns surrounding team events
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Able to multi-task under time constraints
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Strong writing and communication skills required
• Previous public/media relations or sports information experience preferred
• College graduate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, or REGISTRATIONS:
• As needed to meet Qualifications and/or Experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

At the Timberwolves and Lynx we value the following core values and objectives with each position. In addition to the requirements above the following values and objectives are minimum requirements:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn quickly on the job
• Ability to follow direction
• Able to perform entry level tasks with direct supervision
• Able to balance multiple projects with direction from supervisor
• Contributes to the departments success
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Practices honesty and maturity and respect for other's time and jobs
• Works to do whatever they need to do to get the job done
• Communicates in a professional manner
• Provides exceptional customer service to fans and our staff
• Listens and probes others to learn as much as possible
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to make sound decisions within position

This position will begin following a new Collective Bargaining Agreement by the NBA.

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1. Do you have housing in the Minneapolis Metro area? Also, If you have a link to an online portfolio or writing samples please provide them below