Intern, HEAT Group Business Communications; Seasonal

The HEAT Group Business Communications Intern’s primary function is to provide administrative and public relations support to The HEAT Group Business Communications department and to assist with monitoring communications strategies for all business initiatives of the Miami HEAT and Kaseya Center during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

• Serve as a liaison and escort media on game/show nights on an as-needed basis
• Compile and update media distribution contact list including relevant local, national and international writers and podcasters
• Research local/national podcastspertaining toall THGBC verticals including F&B, fashion, business, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, community, and social justice
• Identify new digital media and support in creating relationships to maximize reach
• Draftand sendselect press releases and advisories for Business Operations initiatives
• Provide trend reports on new PR resources tobenefitthe enhancement of THGBC processes including new software opportunities, platforms,and services
• Serve as the primary user of media tracking platforms (Critical Mention, Cision and/or equivalent) forearned media(non-paid placements) forThe HEAT Group and Kaseya Center.
• Create weekly recaps on THGBC successes/PR tracking to report on and analyze during weekly Department Meetingas well as cross competitive analyses with other NBA teams, venues, and relevant retail collaborations for discussion and review
• Support with other administrative tasks as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a 4-year college or technical school is preferred, but current college/university undergraduate and graduate students also encouraged to apply
• Highly organizedanddetail-oriented
• Able to meet tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, fluid environment while balancing multiple tasks at once
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Teams and Outlook

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP.