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Intern, Communications & Media Services - Fall Semester 2026

CompanyBANNER SEVENTEEN
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support game-night media operations, including staffing press gates and managing media credentials. Additionally, they will assist in editing press releases, tracking media reports, and handling fan inquiries.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
532
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
29 hours
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About The Company
The Boston Celtics, based in Boston, MA, are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. One of the NBA’s original franchises, the Celtics hold more titles than any other team in the league with 18 World Championship banners hanging in the rafters at the team’s arena, the TD Garden. There is nothing like experiencing the energy in the TD Garden at a Boston Celtics game. To explore ticket options including Season Ticket Membership, Premium Seating and other ticket packages visit nba.com/celtics.
About the Role


 

Boston Celtics Job Posting

 

Job Title: Communications/Media Services Intern

Department: Communications/Media Services

Supervisor: VP, Public Relations

Job Type: Part-Time, 29 Hours per Week (September - December)


Summary:

 

The mission of the Boston Celtics internship program is to educate its participants in all aspects of operating a professional sports organization. Through observation and practical experience, interns learn how to function in a professional environment that requires a high energy level, the ability to perform under pressure and the utilization of essential time management skills. Through these developments, the Boston Celtics strive to successfully prepare their interns to compete for positions in the professional sports industry. 


 Responsibilities: 

 

  • Perform various game-night duties including staffing of press gate, running stats and transcribing quotes
  • Update daily news clippings from various publication for ownership and management
  • Assist in set-up for game night media areas (credentialing, media seating)
  • Assist in assembling media information for visiting team media and national media for all games
  • Assist with staffing media events including press conferences and media availabilities at community events
  • Assist with editing media materials such as game night program information, press releases, media advisories and team media guide
  • Compile media tracking reports for internal and external uses
  • Field inbound fan questions related to tickets and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Other duties as assigned 


Requirements:


  • Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student
  • Academic Credit
  • Ability to work scheduled home games and events


The expected range of annual salary/hourly rate and potential commission, if applicable, is included below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this/these range(s) will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market and industry considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure, performance, and standing with the company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. 

Hourly Rate Range: $15.00 

Banner Seventeen, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy (and pregnancy related conditions), gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Company

Throughout the Boston Celtics’ storied history, they have long stood for equality and respect, including drafting the first African American player, hiring the first African American coach, and playing the first all-black starting five. The Celtics have won a record 18 NBA Championships spanning six decades, including eight in a row from 1959-1966, and winning their most recent in 2024. In addition, 51 former Celtics players, management, coaches, or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The team has been operating under local ownership since 2002.

Key Skills
Public RelationsMedia RelationsTime ManagementEditingTranscriptionEvent StaffingMedia TrackingCustomer ServiceTechnical TroubleshootingCommunication
Categories
Sports & RecreationCreative & MediaMarketingAdministrative