PR and Communications Intern at Los Angeles Sparks

The most winningest WNBA organization in league history, the three-time WNBA Champion Los Angeles Sparks seek PR & Communications interns for the 2026 WNBA season. This internship program is a hands-on opportunity for students to build their work experience and learn the behind-the-scenes operations of a WNBA communications team. Interns will participate in all areas of media relations and the many facets of working for a professional sports team including creating and disseminating team press materials, liaising with sports media, community outreach, player appearances and external communications. This intern position will report to the PR & Communications Manager. There are opportunities to do and learn more, and you will get out of this experience what you put in. We emphasize hands-on learning and value relationships. Past Sparks PR & Communications interns have gone on to enjoy full-time positions in sports, including in the WNBA, NBA and other leagues! This is a non-paid internship and is for individuals who will receive college credit. KEY PROGRAM BENEFITS: • Career-related hands-on experience with a professional sports team • Experience with gameday responsibilities • Hand-on learning from industry leaders • Overall skill creation in PR & Communications within a sports organization • Opportunity to explore different avenues of the sports industry through access to various departments • This is a fun, fast-paced internship that will enhance your résumé and coursework with a valuable work experience DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Support Sparks Media/Public Relations at home games for about six hours for each home game (arrive three hours before each game and work until about an hour after each game) • Label seats, post media seating charts and photo lane charts • Distribute media credentials, photo arm bands and other materials at media check-in; collect photo arm bands after each game • Support pre- and post-game press conferences, as well as other media availabilities • Facilitate media requests at shootaround and following each game • Print and distribute stat sheets • Post timing sheets on locker room doors and coaches’ offices • Print and bring game notes and stats to broadcasters, stats crew and coaches • Record and transcribe key quotes during pre-game and post-game media availabilities • Support the writing and editing of postgame notes during each game • Answer questions from media members at games and direct them to full-time staff for guidance • Provide written and editorial support on Game Notes • Write and edit articles for the Sparks website • Provide written and editorial support on press releases • Support credentialing • Create media seating charts and photo lane charts • Facilitate media scrums and interviews at practices, when needed • Track and compile media coverage QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Must be enrolled in a college or university • Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution • Must provide proof that you are eligible to receive college credit • Interest in sports public relations • Knowledge of basketball statistics and terminology • Strong work ethic • Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit • Receptive to learning with a growth mindset • Available to work all 22 regular-season home games in 2026, plus preseason and postseason contests SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Reliable transportation; Some use of personal vehicle or alternative source of transportation • Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays is a priority • Must be available for all 2026 Season - Los Angeles Sparks home games (includes pre- and postseason games) EXPECTED AVAILABILITY: • Game Days - up to 6 hours • Practice Days - up to 2 hours per week • Remote Days – up to 1 hour per week Please include answers to the following questions when submitting your application. • When are you available to start? (Please specify) • When are you expected to return for the 2026 Fall Semester? (Please specify) • Do you acknowledge and understand this is an unpaid, college credit Internship? • Are you available to work all Sparks home games and some office hours as needed? • Are you a rising sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution? • Are you located in Los Angeles, California? If no, are you willing to relocate for the duration of this internship? • Do you have experience working in sports, public relations or communications (not a requirement)? REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Resume • Cover Letter The application period for the PR and Communications internship program is open until April 3rd, 2026. ...