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Internship: Marketing Department
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
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.
The ideal candidate must:
- 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.