Communications Graduate Associate

Kick‑start your career in sports and entertainment.

Our Graduate Associate Program is a full‑time, immersive, post‑graduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, professional sports organization. This program offers hands‑on learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, high‑energy environment.

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This position will start on 8/24/26 and run through 6/25/27.

The communications graduate associate (GA) will focus on assisting communications department with duties that pertain to all media relations functions for the Orlando Magic.

• Assist with game day/night operations, including preparing media credentials and setting up all media operations areas and distributing statistics, among other responsibilities.
• Assist with the production of the media guide and other department materials.
• Participate in planning, setting up and controlling all aspects of press conferences.
• Prepare and deliver advance packets to the team hotel the day prior to all games (including weekends).
• Assist in developing non‑traditional media lists and researching other avenues for PR/new media.
• Assist in creating PR strategies to gain publicity for Magic events and partners.
• Attend community relations and other events as needed as the public relations representative.
• Write press releases as needed and follow through with the editing/distribution process.
• Responsible for keeping and updating team statistics during NBA season.
• Assist with compilation of news clippings from local, national and international news media & the Internet.
• Assist with content production from time‑to‑time writing articles and feature stories, these can be ideas generated by the GA.
• Office/administration duties, including data entry, answering phones, copying, filing and faxing, moving boxes.
• Makes decisions with little or no choice as to the methods and procedures used in achieving results.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Post Grad (recent college graduates within 18 months of graduation) or graduate‑level college students required.
• Sports management, public relations, communications and journalism or related majors preferred.
• Basketball knowledge required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.
• Previous SID experience preferred.
• Proficient in InDesign, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on AP writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high‑level executive positions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self‑directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to take direction without follow‑up.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others for whom you have no direct supervisory authority.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends and be on‑call as necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.

• $18/hour plus overtime
• 5 days of PLT
• Game tickets during Magic season (as available)
• 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise
• Medical coverage option

• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.)
• Reliable transportation is also needed

• Office Hours - M‑F, 9:00 a.m.
  
  -6:00 p.m.
• Based on role determines in office and remote working by the…