Job Summary:
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Communications Assistant to support the team’s communications efforts. This role requires a candidate who excels in organization, meets deadlines consistently, demonstrates impeccable grammatical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a passion for clear and effective communication, and a team-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily Media Clips: Compile and distribute the Dallas Mavericks’ daily media clips report each weekday morning for the organization’s leadership and front office. This includes gathering relevant coverage from print, digital, television and radio outlets, formatting the report for distribution, and ensuring the clips are delivered by approximately 8:30–9 a.m. each business day.
- Media Monitoring, Reporting & Media List Management: Use the team’s media monitoring software to track Mavericks coverage across print, digital, television and radio, ensuring relevant mentions are captured and categorized. Compile media monitoring reports on a monthly basis and assist with additional reporting requests from the Corporate Communications team as needed. Identify notable coverage patterns or media trends and flag them for the communications team. Help maintain and update media contact lists and databases to ensure media records remain accurate and organized.
- Proofreading & Editorial Support: Proofread and edit Mavs.com stories and other written materials on a regular basis to ensure accuracy, clarity and adherence to AP style guidelines. Responsibilities may also include proofreading and editing content for special projects such as the Mavericks’ annual yearbook and other team publications.
- Memo Drafting, Research & Content Support: Assist the Corporate Communications team with drafting internal communication materials, including internal memos, research projects and content for the team’s intranet. The assistant may also contribute occasional written content for Mavs.com stories and yearbook features as needed.
- Intranet & Internal Communications Support: Assist with maintaining and updating the Mavericks’ internal communications platforms, including the team intranet and office digital screens. Responsibilities include managing the organization’s internal calendar, posting announcements and updates for employees, and creating slides or presentations for display on office digital screens to help ensure timely and engaging internal communication across the organization.
- Asset Management & Organization: Assist the Corporate Communications team with organizing, labeling and maintaining a library of photo, video and broadcast assets for use across various communications platforms and historical cataloging.
- Event Support: Provide communications support at team and community events, including assisting with media logistics, gathering content and notes for recaps, and supporting the Corporate Communications team as needed.
- General Support: Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Corporate Communications team and broader organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong writing and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a highly detail-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with AP style guidelines.
- Prior internship or relevant work experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, or internal communications platforms is a plus.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe InDesign is a plus but not required.
- Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and able to travel to the Mavericks’ headquarters and event locations as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support team events.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.