Timberwolves Basketball Communications Game Day Assistant

Timberwolves Basketball Communications Game Day Assistant

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright.

Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.

Responsibilities in the fast-paced environment include, but are not limited to, the following: working Timberwolves home games and preparing materials for the media, setting up and taking down the Timberwolves media section and media room, transcribing post-game quotes and distributing them to media and other projects as needed. Attendance at Timberwolves home games is required, and the job includes some weekend work.

This will be a seasonal part-time role, through the season and potential playoffs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

• Provide media and teams with statistical and press content.
• Participate in Timberwolves game-day in-arena media setup and take down.
• Assist with game-night media hospitality.
• Assist with any post-game events that may occur during Timberwolves home games.
• Transcribe home and visiting player/coach quotes and distribute to the working media.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Polish and professionalism, demonstrated in high profile and high-pressure situations.
• Able to work on a team and independently.
• Able to form effective partnerships internally & externally.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Communications background, including at least one (1) year of Sports Public Relations, Journalism and/or sports information experience is preferred

Bachelor's Degree in or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Position may require to external events on an as-needed basis.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone.

Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Position may require travel to external events.

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