Job Title: Communications Intern, Colorado Avalanche
Department: Hockey - Public Relations
Business Unit: KSE
Location: Denver, CO
Reports To: Senior Manager, Media Relations
Employment Type: Internship – Hourly – Non-Exempt
Hours: 29 hours Per Week, Flexible
Term: 2026-27 NHL Season
Supervisor Position: No
Posting End Date: 08/02/2026
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
The Communications/Media Relations Internship provides an opportunity to learn and assist with the day-to-day operations of the Colorado Avalanche Communications department, as well as work with the hockey operations staff. This internship position will specifically focus on the topic of media relations and team operations.
Examples of work performed:
- Execute assigned duties for all 42 Avalanche home regular-season games, both home preseason games, all home Stanley Cup Playoff games.
- Executes the daily production and distribution of the press clippings and gathering all Colorado Avalanche/NHL stories from local, national and international news services.
- Assists in the distribution of the Colorado Avalanche team/media/photo credentials for all home games.
- Sets up the Ball Arena press box for all home games.
- Orchestrates the creation of line charts for all home games.
- Contributes to the day-to-day content of the Avalanche’s official written documents, including gameday previews, monthly updates, prospect reports, postgame quote transcriptions and feature stories.
- Writes content and edits media guides, including training camp and post-season guides
- Assists with the department’s Postgame Report that gets sent out to media articulating notable stats and trends from that night’s game.
- Helps with coordination of press conferences and team events.
- Provides general support for the hockey operations staff, including executives, coaches, scouts and team services.
- Other duties as assigned.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions
- Lift 50 lbs. daily
- Work in extreme weather conditions
Qualifications
- Minimum
- High School or GED
- 2+ years of relevant experience in field
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Preferred
- Certification or additional degree
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work with deadlines in a fast-paced environment with media, players, coaches and multiple departments.
- Foundational knowledge of the National Hockey League and its personnel.
- Good working knowledge of the Adobe Suite (InDesign), word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
- Familiarity with hockey statistical websites such as NHL.com, hockey-reference, hockeydb, etc.
- Ability to keep information pertaining to team business confidential unless given permission otherwise.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to team goals.
- Strong professional presence.
- Detail-oriented.
- Accountability.
- Ability to work independently.
Compensation
- Base hourly range $19.29 per hour
Applications must be received by: 08/02/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.