Media Relations Internship (Summer 2026) - NHL

Reports to: Senior Director of Communications / Communications Graduate Assistant Based at: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA  15219 & UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, 8000 Cranberry Springs Dr, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Approximate Timeline:* This internship posting will remain open until February 13th, 2026.

• Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with further communication by March 2nd, 2026, at the latest.
• Anticipated start date is May 18th, 2026 and end date is August 14th, 2026.

 Job Purpose: Observe and assist the media relations staff with day-to-day functions within the department.

Requirements: This internship is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with an average of 10-15 hours of flexible availability each week. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: * Interns will have interaction with executives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club, visiting team personnel and local and national media outlets.  The candidates will be expected to act in a professional manner at all times.

• Interns will gain experience and training in writing media releases and game notes.
• Interns will assist with the creation of the Penguins’ 2026-27 Media Guide by writing and compiling player and team statistics.
• Interns will create the Penguins’ 2026 Prospect Development Camp Guide and assist the Penguins’ communications department throughout the entirety of the Prospect Development Camp.
• Interns will assist with NHL Draft and free agency preparation and execution.
• Ideal candidates should be proficient in Excel, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.