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Job Title : 2024-2025 Chicago Steel Media Internship (School-Credit)
Date : Early September 2024 through end of 2024-2025 season (as late as May 2025)
Department : Media Relations
Reports to : Manager, Media Relations
What It's Like Working Here:At the Chicago Steel, our commitment to development isn't just on the ice. While our shared goal is to advance the next generation of hockey players, we are fiercely dedicated to ensuring all of our employees are equipped with the tools to not only be successful, but thrive in their career. With a fun, collaborative culture and plenty of room for impact, the Chicago Steel is the perfect place for any sports business professional eager to find a people-driven home and great opportunity for growth and advancement.
The Ideal Candidate:The successful candidate will possess a high level of creativity, possess the ability to deeply research various topics and be an organized professional. Graphic Design editing skills are preferred and knowledge of the sport of hockey is preferred but not required. A passion for the sport of hockey and a prior understanding of the junior hockey landscape is a plus. This position calls for unique hours that require weekend nights during the season.
The Top Shelf:This internship is designed to expose individuals to the media/digital content side of the sports by providing a fun, hands-on experience. Ability to obtain various skills while working closely with the Manager, Media Relations and Manager, Graphic Design/Video through hands-on experience assisting with the digital content needs of a sports team on a typical game day. We are looking for someone who is a team-player, works well with other employees, and can handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
How You'll Contribute:Idea generation, filming and producing team content.Game night responsibilities include in-game social media, clipping highlights and creating in-game graphics.Creating videos and graphics related to current players, alumni and fulfillment of corporate partnerships.Building and maintaining the team's media contact list and tracking published stories from local, national and international media.Editing and proofreading game notes, line charts, graphics and credentials.Working with team photographers on preparation and fulfillment of photo lists for Steel home games and organization of game and community photos following each game.Assisting with updating content on team website.Adhere to policies outlined in the team's Employee Handbook and adhere to all USHL policies regarding mediaPlayer Stats and Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or olderReliable transportation to and from Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, IL.The ability to attend the vast majority of Steel home games during the 2024-2025 season. This will include nights, weekends, and holidays. It is important candidates are available for games starting early September, holiday dates including December 27 & 28, Spring Break and other game dates that may fall outside of the academic calendar.Ability to work weekly office hours of approximately 10 hours per week (not including game night responsibilities) with flexible scheduling.Strong personal and communication skills.The ability to work pro-actively and independently, and a can-do attitudeA strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to accept all tasks assigned and the ability to learn quickly.The understanding that working in sports is different than being a fan. This position does not guarantee candidates will be able to watch games. Many valuable positions within the organization are behind the scenes, and they provide little ability to watch the games.The ability to handle the physical requirements of the position, including setting up equipment for events, standing for longer periods of time and other light to medium lifting.Must be fluent in the sport of hockey, including rules, language, and culture.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Basic graphic design/video editing skills including Adobe Creative Suite experience, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro is preferred.
The Team:
The Chicago Steel, members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), are celebrating their 25th season and are one of the most decorated junior hockey teams in the world in recent years.
Over the past eight seasons, the Steel are the winningest franchise in the USHL and during that time, the Steel have won two Clark Cup Championships (2017 and 2021), two Anderson Cup Championships (regular season titles), and three conference championships. Since the inaugural 2000-2001 season, over 50 players with Steel ties have been selected in the NHL Draft with 28 of those selections coming in the last five drafts and over 300 players have advanced to NCAA Division 1 teams.
Off the ice, the Steel boasts a vibrant, aspirational staff dedicated to continued attendance growth built on providing an outstanding fan experience.
The Chicago Steel is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.