Communications Intern

The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community.  The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice.  Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers are coming off their best season in franchise history, entering the 2024-2025 season as Stanley Cup Champions.  Off the ice, the business is experiencing growth across all key metrics and our revenue is at an all-time high.  The organization is expanding outside of Amerant Bank Arena via the renovation of the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  This state-of-the-art ice facility features two regulation-size rinks, including a new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4,000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment.  The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.

Job Title: Seasonal Communications Internship
Department: Communications 
Reports To: Media Relations Coordinator 
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Amerant Bank Arena and War Memorial Auditorium

Job Summary:

The 2025-26 Seasonal Communications Intern will assist the Communications team in providing quality media relations to local and national media covering the Florida Panthers. The role will be responsible for support in the preparation and dissemination of media documents as well as game day operations including check-ins, credentialing and more.

Job Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Press Box set up, pre and postgame


• Collection, transcription, and distribution of postgame interviews


• Interaction and fulfillment of on-site media requests


• Organize game day stats and information for distribution to media, visiting team personnel, etc.


• Assist in game day media relations tasks such as credentialing, check-in, document distribution, statistics and online coverage tracking


• Written duties may include support on press releases and other written communications


• Accumulation and digital tracking of external media clips

Qualifications:

• Preferred but not required to be current college student or post-graduate student in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Digital Media Field


• Must be able to work home games and events on weekends and holidays as needed; must be willing to commit to working all or most home games during the 2025-26 postseason.  


• Hockey knowledge and communications skills are necessary


• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills


• Should demonstrate professional behavior and appropriate attire at all times


• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites and Excel a plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is an hourly non-exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occassional holidays..

At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.