Writing Intern

Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Media and Content, the Media and Content Writing intern will assist in writing daily and feature content for Sabres.com, Bandits.com, and all digital media and marketing objectives as needed. The Media and Content intern is part of a support staff for all digital-related activities within the company, and will have a focus on writing/reporting but will help with various needs throughout the digital space.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in producing short- and long-form written content for Sabres.com including game and practice coverage.
• Primary producer of short- and long-form written content for Bandits.com including game and practice coverage.
• Coverage of all Bandits games and press conferences.
• Provide coverage for community and partnership events.
• Assist in operating the club’s content management system by posting content (articles, videos, photos, etc.), editing graphics for the team’s digital properties and performing general maintenance on the team’s digital properties.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure digital platforms meet objectives.
• Stay up to date on current trends and best practices.
• Consistently review the content and services being provided on and provide recommendations that would support our mission.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
• Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s degree in journalism or an Associate’s degree with equivalent experience
• Ability to write and create engaging news articles and feature stories across digital properties on a deadline.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of hockey and the NHL as well as lacrosse and the NLL.
• Experience working in sports is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Ability to travel to Canada.
• Knowledge or interest in mobile and digital trends.
• Ability to work long, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Critical Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• General knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere
• Passionate about customer service
• Must be dependable, willing to take initiative, and adapt to a variety of situations including a fast-paced environment

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. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This internship operates in both an office setting and in a live events setting.  Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds.

Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes up to 20 pounds. 

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer