Lynx Communications Assistant

Responsibilities

Working Lynx home games and preparing materials for the media, setting up and taking down the Lynx media section and media room, transcribing post‑game quotes and distributing them to media, and other projects as needed. Attendance at Lynx home games is required, and the job includes some weekend work.

• Provide media and teams with statistical and press content.
• Participate in Lynx 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 Lynx home games.
• Transcribe home and visiting player/coach quotes and distribute to the working media.
• Work with the team’s media monitoring service on an as‑needed basis to facilitate daily clips distribution. Assist in directing the Live Programming and Entertainment team to deliver a premier in‑game experience.
• Assist with social media, digital platforms, and content.
• Assist with game‑night business intelligence team needs.
• Support third‑party relationships including brand and media agencies, print houses, content creators, etc.

This is a part‑time seasonal role.

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

The above essential functions are 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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• 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.
• Able to maintain professionalism when dealing with players, coaches and VIPs.

Communications background, including Public Relations, Journalism and/or sports information experience is preferred.

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

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.

This role pays $17/hour

Free parking and a free game night meal

Position may require travel to external events.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.