Job Description

Looking for an internship that allows you to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the professional sports industry? If so, we have an opportunity with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The chosen future sports professional will make meaningful contributions to the Winnipeg Football Club business and/or football operations through in-depth meaningful curriculum and experiences. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are seeking an individual for the position of Communications and Football Operations Intern. Basic Duties: Assist the Communications and Football Operations departments with daily tasks. Assist media with information regarding the Club. Assist in setting up player interviews with local media and television networks.

Job Function (Duties & Responsibilities):
Weekly Duties Attend all player practices and assist as necessary with media and other communications department responsibilities. Ensure all pertinent departmental information is packed and ready for road games. Set up press box (seating cards, seating charts, booth signs, flip cards, game notes) prior to home games. Assist in all aspects of the credentialing process for the pre- and regular football season. Assist in formatting and updating the roster for distribution to media. Assist other Football Operations personnel as required with copying and various other general office duties. Complete various other miscellaneous tasks as may be directed by the Senior Director of Communications and/or Communications department staff. Training Camp Duties (in addition to Weekly Duties): Accompany media personnel at all practices; provide media personnel with appropriate credentials and water; and enforce rules regarding media access. Assist in arranging and coordinating interviews with players, coaches and front office staff. Draft press releases and advisories for review by appropriate media relations personnel. Research information for weekly game release. Assist other Football Operations personnel as required. Assist with player lodging and transportation between appointments and meetings Provide general administrative support including printing, filing and mail distribution