Basketball and Football Communications Associate

Reports To:

VP, Football Communications & Sr. Manager, Basketball Communications
Direct Reports:
None
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Final date to receive applications:
February 21, 2026

Start Date:

June 8, 2026

Work Location:

Metairie, LA

Our Mission and Your Impact
The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans proudly represent both the NFL and NBA, using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values-community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence-we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.

Position Summary
The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Associate Program is a ten-month intern-level program that exposes entry-level candidates to the business side of sports. These positions work across both the NFL and NBA seasons, and work full-time hours in various departments within our organization.

This is a 10-month, full-time, paid position based in New Orleans, LA, as part of our Associate Program. The program will run from June 8, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

Please only apply to the positions that best align with your experience, skills, and areas of interest.

What You'll Be Doing:
The Basketball & Football Communications Associate will support the communications departments for both basketball and football, assisting with day-to-day media operations, event execution, and content production across both teams.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Prepare, maintain, and distribute daily media/news clips for both teams
Monitor and track local and national media coverage
Assist with writing, editing, and production of media materials including press releases, game notes, flip cards, media guides, rosters, interview transcripts, and postseason publications
Research and maintain statistical information for internal and external use
Assist with interview requests and transcription of media availabilities
Support credentialing efforts for league events, practices, training camps, drafts, and games
Assist with setup and breakdown of media rooms and game day operations
Help execute communications plans for team events including games, press conferences, drafts, practices, and community or alumni events
Prepare and distribute media packets for visiting teams and approved media
Provide on-site communications support during basketball and football events as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned by the communications staff

What You'll Bring:

Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate in a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Quark

XPress is a plus; proficiency in all social media platforms
Working knowledge of the NBA, NFL, basketball and football terminology, and statistics;

Above average understanding of football and basketball statistics and ability to quickly decipher milestones and trends in research projects is preferred

Ability to multitask independently with limited supervision
Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with players, staff, media, and external partners
Willingness to live in or relocate to New Orleans for the duration of the role
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on team schedules
Ability to assist with event setup and breakdown, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs as needed
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods during events and office work

All Candidates Should Have:

Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented "winning" mindset
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by games and the NFL and NBA schedules
Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, New Orleans or the surrounding areas

What We Offer:

Medical Insurance Options
401K Program with Company Contribution
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program and Gym Membership
Relocation Reimbursement if applicable