Indiana Ice - Hockey Operations Internship

Media Relations/Hockey Operations Internship
Employer: Indiana Ice
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Status: Internship
Salary: no information provided
Posted/Updated: 3/1/2010
Job Category: Sports Sales & Marketing
Sports Media/PR/Broadcasting
Sports Facilities/Events/Promotions



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The team is a member of the 12 team United States Hockey League. The USHL is America’s only Tier One league. Over the last four years the USHL has averaged over 24 players per season being drafted by the NHL and has had over 250 athletes commit to NCAA Division I college programs. The USHL also recently surpassed the one million mark in total attendance for an eighth straight season.

The goal is to develop players, coaches and staff to the fullest of their ability and the organization takes great pride in its development of college students through its internship program.

Media Relations/PR/Hockey Operations: The Media Relations intern will work directly with the Director of Media Relations/Hockey Services to promote the team through all local media outlets including print, broadcast and internet. Responsibilities of this position will include researching and writing all team publications including game programs, media guides, web content and all press releases. Regular contact with local media is required so strong communication skills are very important. As an extension of the Hockey Services Department interns will participate in updating team statistics, player prospect research and organization and execution of training camps. Strong research and problem solving skills are a must as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. (1-2 internship openings).

All interns will be expected to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week through the conclusion of their internship program (unless otherwise arranged). All interns will be given 7 days off during their internship term to use at their discretion. The internship program is a non-paid internship program. However, all accommodations will be made to provide institutional credit with your college/university.

Spring Internships: January TBD to April/May TBD
Summer Internships: May TBD to August TBD
Fall Internships: August TBD to December TBD

If your career interests are sports marketing, community relations, promotions, sales, special event planning, and ticket sales, then we invite you to apply for an internship today!