Based at: Pittsburgh Penguins, Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Job Purpose:  Under the direction of the Communications Department, the Staff Writer Intern supports the efforts of the Director of Content in managing the content and quality for the website and game day program. This is a writing-intensive position as prospective candidates will publish written material, and should possess strong writing and editing backgrounds. Candidates must be organized, responsible, professional, punctual and have flexible schedules to work afternoons, nights, weekends and all home games during the time of the internship. Responsibilities will fall strongly in the creation of written pieces on players, coaches and front office staff members. Candidate will also work with Marketing, Community Relations and Youth & Amateur Hockey departments to produce written features on those departments’ events.

Requirements: Intern must be a junior or senior in college and must take the internship for credit during the Spring 2010 semester. The internship is unpaid. Intern must be pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, communications or a related discipline.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of new content ideas
• Prepare feature stories on players, coaches and staff for website and game day publication
• Prepare stories highlighting community and marketing initiatives of the Penguins organization
• Assist Director of Content with transcripts, proofing, photos and story content for game days
• Manage day-to-day proofing and quality control of website content
• Intern will have interaction with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club, players, coaches and staff. The candidates will be expected to act in a professional manner at all times.

Expectations:

• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and game nights as assigned.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on writing and editing, required. Applicants will be asked to provide writing samples if invited to interview. Previous sports writing experience and knowledge of the Pittsburgh Penguins are a plus.

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