Public Relations Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Position:                                          Representative, Media Relations
Department:                                  Communications
Reporting To:                                 Director, Communications
Type:                                                Part-Time

Our Purpose:
We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. 

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:
The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.  

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: hr@seattlekraken.com.

Position Summary:
The Seattle Kraken Media Relations Department is seeking responsible and dedicated Journalism, Mass Communications, and Public Relations professionals to be a part of the department’s game-night staff.  

Candidates will work during select Seattle Kraken home games in the press box.  

Overview:

Each home game, the Kraken Media Relations Department utilizes a small game-night team. The members of this team assist the Media Relations Department with various tasks as listed below. 

The ideal candidate is expected to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and display appropriate behavior around professional athletes, celebrity guests, and high-profile clients. You will be representing the Seattle Kraken culture and brand! 

• Tasks include:
  • Working with members of the local and national media
  • Assisting in the distribution of in-game information
  • Distribution of credentials
  • Obtaining and transcribing post-game quotes from team locker rooms
  • Compiling notes from the game and more 

Shifts are typically six hours, beginning two hours before the game and ending one hour post game.  

Ideal Candidates:

• Understand the nuances of working in a professional sports environment
• Should be working towards a career in communications
• Possess strong writing and communication skills
• Demonstrate responsibility, punctuality and dependability

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritize and shift priorities quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, resourceful, quick learner, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first
• Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator 

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation:

• In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the starting pay rate for this position is $21.30/hr. Actual pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
• This role is classified as part-time, non-exempt (hourly)
• Overtime eligibility

Benefits & Perks

• Company-paid Orca card

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, the confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained
• Frequent bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.