Media Services Game Night Assistant

Media Services Game Night Assistant

PHX Arena

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and PHX Arena.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Media Services Game Night Assistant to assist team members with media services and game night media operations for home games for the Suns and Mercury.

What You Will Do:

Assist with game day setup of the media room, credential table and media seating areas

Run box scores and any additional pertinent game day information to media members and broadcasters working the game

Record and transcribe media availabilities – including pregame and postgame by Suns and opposing team’s coaches and players, and post-practice by Suns coach and player(s)

Assist with the credential table for each home game

Assist with occasional non-gameday press conferences, including welcoming media at media check-in desk and microphone passing for media questions

Assembling welcome gift bags for visiting teams and traveling media

What We Need From Our Media Services Game Night Assistant:

Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow members of the game night staff and the Suns and Mercury Communications Department

Must be service-oriented with a positive attitude and approach in interactions with media members

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible to assist the communications team with evolving project needs

Must conduct self in a professional and objective manner

Must be able to take direction and apply directions quickly and effectively

Experience/ Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Previous experience around game-night settings at the professional or collegiate levels is preferred, but not required

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Media Services Game Night Assistant to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.

This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%

S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.

Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Wide range of full-time benefit options including

Medical, Dental and Vision coverages

Life and Disability options

Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs

In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.

Perks:

Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop

Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

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Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted 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.

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