About the role#
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are hiring a Media Relations Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is an on-site, full-time, unpaid internship. You must be able to receive school credit to participate.
What you'll do#
You will work directly with the Director of Communications to support daily operations. Your tasks include:
- Maintaining and updating team statistical information.
- Preparing game-day notes and press packets for media members.
- Writing content for the team website and the print game program.
- Drafting postgame recaps.
- Coordinating postgame media availability with players and coaches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Communications or Journalism.
- Ability to receive academic credit for this internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins operate as the American Hockey League affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Founded in 1999, the organization maintains its headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The team competes in the spectator sports industry and employs roughly 94 people. They have reached the Calder Cup Finals three times and secured two regular season championships.
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