Phoenix Suns Internship Opportunities
Open to all post-secondary students (junior and senior level) who are enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Publishing Internship

The publishing intern will assist in the production of the Phoenix Suns' web site and print publications. Direct responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Obtaining photos and writing editorial for community newsletter.
  • Conducting and transcribing interviews with players, coaches and staff for use in Suns game-night program and electronic publications.
  • Proof reading materials for publication.
  • Assisting with various Suns.com projects, including live chats, auctions and contests.
Job requirements include:
  • Good writing, editing and communication skills required. A journalism or web background with 1-2 years experience in writing, editing or related position preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Phoenix Suns basketball required.
  • Good working knowledge of the Internet.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
  • High level of organizational ability with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines and working with a variety of projects simultaneously.
This position pays $7.00 per hour and the intern will be required to work at least 450 hours (or the entire Suns 2006-2007 season).

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to mmontgomery@suns.com
or fax their resume to: 602-379-7922.


Marketing Internship

General Responsibilities:

  • Working with Corporate Sales Department to fulfill corporate sponsorship agreements
  • Assisting with basketball clinics, open practices and appearances for Suns players, the Suns Gorilla and/ The Suns Dance Team
  • Working on sponsor related promotions both in the office and on game days.
  • Assisting in the correspondence and communication with corporate sponsors.
  • Working all game nights, assisting with selecting contestants, getting props for any sponsor related promotion to tunnel, and helping with executing in-game promotions.
  • Maintaining inventory of sponsorship items.
  • Other duties as assigned

Candidates must be able to work every game night in addition to 15-20 hours per week around school schedule. The internship pays $7.00 per hour and professional dress is needed for game days.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to mmontgomery@suns.com
or fax to 602-379-7898.