Communications Associate

Description

The Seattle Storm is seeking a Seasonal Communications Associate to support communications across both business and basketball operations, with a primary focus on business initiatives. This role will help elevate the organization’s brand through strategic storytelling, including pitching and securing media coverage for front office leaders, community initiatives, partnerships and key organizational milestones. In addition, this role will support basketball communications efforts, including assisting with team media relations, game notes, press materials, and media coordination surrounding games and announcements.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful storytelling that connects the Storm to the Seattle community and beyond. This role will also assist with game day media operations, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist with the creation and distribution of media materials, including press releases, media advisories, recaps, briefing documents, etc.  
• Support proactive storytelling efforts by identifying feature opportunities around front office staff, business initiatives and community impact work. 
• Maintain and update media lists, ensuring accurate and up-to-date journalist contacts.
• Assist with applications for awards recognizing Storm organizations, programs and employees.
• Assist with staffing interviews as needed.
• Develop relationships with local media.
• Track and compile media coverage reports and assist with preparing internal newsletter report. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Additional Responsibilities include the following:

• Occasional game day media operations assistance including helping set up press conferences, distribute media materials, credential requests and more. 

Requirements

Skills Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications/PR, or equivalent work experience.
• Related experience: 1-2 years of experience in a communications role required.
• Familiar with basketball terminology and rules.
• Understands what makes a good story and has experience crafting media pitches.
• Team-first attitude and relentless work ethic that is dedicated, detail orientated and willing to go above and beyond for the success of the department and team.  
• Excellent writing and grammar, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred.
• Willing to work extended/non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.  

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment: 

The noise level in the work environment is consistent with working in a live sports arena.

Compensation: $21.30/hr

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Force 10 Hoops, LLC DBA Seattle Storm is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
 
This organization participates in E-Verify.

ABOUT THE WNBA SEATTLE STORM ORGANIZATION:

Force 10 Hoops, LLC DBA Seattle Storm is a storied franchise in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), proudly boasting four WNBA Championships to its name. Our rich history and commitment to excellence have made us a force to be reckoned with in women's professional basketball. The Seattle Storm stands as a symbol of dedication, determination, and empowerment, both on and off the court. In 2024 we opened our Center for Basketball Performance which houses our team, front office and basketball operations staff. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Transportation Account, Employee Assistance Program, 401k plus vacation, sick and holidays. As a WNBA team we also offer League-related discounts, game tickets, a great Seattle work location and a team-focused environment.