Content Intern (Fall of 2008 through Spring of 2009)

Dallas Mavericks (Dallas, Texas)

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: November 2008 through April 2009; duration is also based on performance and/or business needs.

HOURS PER WEEK: Minimum of three days a work week from 9am – 4 pm, and all Dallas Mavericks home games played at the American Airlines Center.

COLLEGE/GRADUATE SCHOOL SEEKING CREDIT Preferred:
Paid, No other employee benefits, and relocation expenses will not be covered.

PURPOSE: The Dallas Mavericks are looking for qualified applicants to experience a professional work environment by assisting the Marketing staff with a variety of journalistic content duties relating to The Dallas Mavericks Marketing Department.

Assist the Marketing Department on various duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

Beat coverage of the team:

Write game stories, features and notes packages from games and practice;
Write features from marketing promotion and community events.

Posting:

Post original work on Mavs.com through NBA Portal and NBA Content Manager;
Update top stories section with links to stories, promotion events and photos;
Retrieve photos from Photos.NBA.com or internally from the teams Manager of Publications.

Update MavsWiki and Friends.Mavs.com:

Features and game stories posted on MavsWiki (www.mavswiki.com);
Update Mavs social network site Friends.Mavs.Com (www.friends.mavs.com) with links to features and other promos in Forum section, plus upload photos;
Remain active on both sites.

Coordinate coverage of major events:

Gather content from major announcements, such as trades and coaching changes;
Be available for last-minute press conferences or breaking news.

Miscellaneous writing and proofing:

Assist in writing features for Tip-Off game program;
Write games time alerts for e-blasts;
Proof different marketing materials as needed.

Dallas Mavericks home game days:

Attend morning shoot around and update Friends.Mavs.com with the latest notes;
Attend pre-game coach’s press conference and locker room availability and update Friends.Mavs.com;
Write and post game story along with notes on Mavs.com;
Post game story on MavsWiki and Friends.Mavs.com.

Practice Days:

Attend practice and update Friends.Mavs.com site with the latest notes;
Write and post practice story along with game preview on Mavs.com.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be currently enrolled in a Jr. or 4-year college or graduate school or have a college or graduate school degree with a preferred concentration in Journalism with minor in Business Administration or Marketing (Sports Marketing) is preferred;

If applying for college credit you must be able to provide proof that credit will be earned toward your course of study (from school/registrar).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be proficient with MS – Word & PowerPoint and HTML.
Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects at once, take initiative and pay close attention to detail;
Must be flexible to occasionally work late hours and a minimum of 3 days a week and all Dallas Mavericks home games;
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other employees, players, coaches and other local & national media;

Must take pride in the work to promote the brand of the Dallas Mavericks.

Send Resumes to: employment@dallasmavs.com

Merchandise Department: Lead Supervisor (3rd Key)

Dallas Mavericks Ultimate Fan Shop, NorthPark

If you are an aggressive, competitive individual seeking to begin your sports career, the Dallas Mavericks have a great opportunity for you. We are currently searching for a unique and outstanding individual. This individual must have at least one year of retail experience, and ideally with management experience in a customer service related field.
The ideal candidate must:

Have a high level of professionalism, competitiveness, positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Display an outstanding ability to listen well
Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Independently take action beyond what is called for
Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities or predicament
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Have cash handling/register experience
Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers
Pursue prospective customers
Manage multiple relationships
Build a good rapport with customers

This part/full-time position, which may lead to future growth opportunities, will assist upper management members in overseeing the staff and daily operations to ensure a quality shopping experience.

In addition, under the direction of The Dallas Mavericks Ultimate Fan Shop the qualified candidate will have the opportunity to hone in on their sales skills in a professional environment, while learning the sports business.

To apply please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to clarence.brooks@dallasmavs.com

*This opening will be filled on or before October 1st at NorthPark Center. EOE.

Merchandise Department: Part Time Associates

Dallas Mavericks Ultimate Fan Shop, NorthPark Center

Have a high level of professionalism, competitiveness, positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong work ethic
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Display an outstanding ability to listen well
Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Independently take action beyond what is called for
Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities or predicament
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Have cash handling/register experience
Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers
Pursue prospective customers
Manage multiple relationships
Build a good rapport with customers

*Being Bilingual is a plus

This part-time position, which may lead to future growth opportunities and will assist other staff members and customers to ensure a quality shopping experience.

To apply please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to clarence.brooks@dallasmavs.com

*This opening will be filled on or before October 1st at NorthPark Center. EOE.