Communications Intern

Summary

The Communications Intern supports both the team and corporate communications functions of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. This role assists with day-to-day communications operations, media monitoring and gameday preparation for the Sabres, while executing weekly and gameday communications needs for the Bandits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the seasonal PR contact for Buffalo Bandits players, coaches and personnel requests.
• Write, compile and prepare game notes and gameday materials for all Bandits games.
• Oversee all communications department gameday duties during Bandits home games, including credentialing, press box operations, post-game press conferences, etc.
• Occasionally support daily communications efforts for both hockey operations and corporate/business initiatives for the Buffalo Sabres.
• Assist in compiling, preparing and distributing the team’s gameday materials to be distributed by the department.
• Assist in compiling media coverage reports and press clippings.
• Work closely with the team’s media and content department to ensure consistent messaging and content across all web and social channels
• Assist with the execution of organizational events as needed.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the communications department as needed.
• Maintain strong working relationship with local media members.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and Sabres/Bandits home games.

Critical Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and administrative skills.
• Possess a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

• This role operations in both an office setting and in a live events setting. Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds. 
• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, kneel, and crouch.

Compensation & Hours

This role pays $16.00 an hour. This is a part-time role and must have the flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.  This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 season. 

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer