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Game Night PR Assistant

CompanyMilwaukee Bucks, LLC.
LocationMilwaukee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The PR Assistant will support the Communications Department by managing media seating, distributing credentials, and facilitating press conferences. They will also assist in providing game statistics to broadcasters and team staff during home games.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
713
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A new ownership group headed by entrepreneurs Wesley Edens, Jamie Dinan, Jimmy Haslam, and an impressive assemblage of Milwaukee community leaders infuses the team and city with a new vitality driven by the promise of a next-generation team that remains true to the spirit of the “Brew City.” In addition to an exciting roster of talented players, the organization is in the final stages of a new arena to serve as the home for the next era of Bucks basketball. The state-of-the-art facility will become an important part of the revitalization of downtown Milwaukee and become integral to the community’s economic future. This new beginning for the Milwaukee Bucks is preceded by a lengthy history of success in the NBA, highlighted by the franchise’s NBA Championship in 1971 and 2021. In just the team’s third season of action, the Bucks earned the distinction of owning the quickest rise from expansion team to champion in any of the four major North American professional leagues. The Bucks also count two conference championships, 13 division titles, and 27 postseason appearances among the team’s many accomplishments. Additionally, numerous Bucks players, coaches, and contributors are included as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
About the Role

Job Title: Game Night PR Assistant

Class: Internship

Location: Milwaukee, WI


The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

 

What We Offer:

  • Mental Health Resources 
  • On-the-job Training
  • Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
  • Employer Paid Parking


Summary:

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a motivated Milwaukee-area college student to support the team’s Communications Department on game nights at Fiserv Forum throughout the 2026-27 season. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented and interested in working in the sports industry. Applicants should be available to work a majority of Bucks home games in person and possess a strong interest in basketball, the NBA and sports media and communications.


Key Responsibilities:

· Creating media seating labels and setting up media seating areas

· Assisting at the media entrance by distributing credentials and meal vouchers to media

· Helping to facilitate pregame and postgame press conferences

· Printing and distributing in-game statistics to team benches and broadcasters

· Being a welcoming, friendly and helpful representative of the Communications Department for media, broadcasters and the visiting team’s PR/Communications staff, broadcasters and traveling media


Qualifications:

· Junior or senior attending college in the Milwaukee area pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or similar field (Note: local candidates are strongly preferred)

· Available to work a majority of Bucks home games in person, including nights, weekends and holidays

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and communication skills

· Able to listen to and follow directions quickly and efficiently

· Comfortable working near and with NBA players, coaches and front office staff

· Knowledge of basketball, the NBA and sports journalism/public relations/communications preferred

· Previous experience working in sports, sports media and/or journalism preferred


All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Key Skills
Public relationsCommunicationsJournalismMedia relationsEvent supportAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsBasketball knowledgeSports mediaTime management
Categories
Sports & RecreationCreative & MediaAdministrative
Benefits
Mental health resourcesOn-the-job trainingMilwaukee Bucks and NBA league discountsEmployer paid parking