Football Communication Associate Job Detroit Michigan USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

The Football Communications Associate will assist in helping to streamline daily communications between the media, players, coaches, and front office.

Timeline of the internship May 2026-May 2027

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):The Football Communications Associate position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

Media Information and Services

Assist with the posting and updating of information for the team's media website
Transcribe quotes from press conferences and media sessions or for additional projects
Generate story pitches to external media to support media coverage of the club
Assist with the production of the team's weekly media information and media guide, including the online media guide website ()
Write in AP style for all publications produced and edited by Football Communications
Monitor practice to ensure media and spectators remain in appropriate areas
Assist in the production of team notes and update statistics
Support Football Communications staff by coordinating media requests and organizing timelines for completion
Assist reporters in obtaining interviews with players and coaches, and coordinate teleconference interviews
Generate and recommend news coverage opportunities to amplify the club's storytelling and brand
Attend community events to assist with the media outreach and coverage of the club's football personnel

Media Operations for Games & Events

Frequently assist with the media accreditation process for practices, games, and scheduled media events
Collaborate with internal departments to set up press conferences and execution of interviews, media availabilities, conference calls, and transcripts
Prepare game notes and league notes for press box distribution
Assist in tracking substitutions and preparing post-game notes
Assist the department with football research and information management for the use of social media platforms
Assist media operations for Training Camp and off-site practices

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with the coordination of player appearance requests
Clip and distribute Detroit Lions articles out of newspapers and magazines
Assist in maintaining proper archive files
Assist in the logging and active integration of the club's historical archive
Assist with donations by acquiring autographs from players and coaches
Provide administrative support, and answer incoming phone calls, and assist with mail, faxes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Driver's License and a good driving record
The ideal candidate will be expected to preserve confidential information
The work schedule for this position will be expected to be congruent with the club's football operations calendar, including nights, weekends, holidays and regularly scheduled overtime.
Candidate will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints
Candidates must prove effective interpersonal communication skills to both internal and external audiences
Candidates who demonstrate an interest and experience in leveraging team statistics for media coverage will be highly considered
May require a hybrid of remote work as well as work out of both the Allen Park Training Facility and the Ford Field Management Office
Effective use of both writing and oral communication skills is required
A demonstrated knowledge of AP-style writing is strongly preferred
Previous experience transcribing interviews and press conferences is preferred
Applicants must be comfortable speaking with professional athletes and coaches in both a work setting and within the context of an interview
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) is required.
Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:
Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, Sports Marketing or Sports Communications
Previous experience in writing for publicity, publications or in the field of journalism is strongly preferred
Previous internship experience in Public Relations, Sports Information, Journalism, Sports Management, or with a sports organization is preferred
You may use AI as a tool in creating your application, but this role is powered by human talent-your judgment, experience, and character are integral. Please let your personal talent shine.


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