Coordinator, Basketball Communications (Wiz)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid. Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. Position Overview: The Coordinator, Basketball Communications Wizards, will support all basketball communications efforts for the team. This position will manage a variety of day-to-day basketball communications activities, deliver media service functions and in-game media relations requirements for the team, and contribute to generating publicity for media surrounding the team’s on-court efforts. Do you have a passion for basketball, storytelling, and media relations? Are you looking to build a career in sports communications? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Assist with media requests at practices, shootarounds and games. Manage press room on game days. Author game notes and brainstorm and pitch on-court related stories Assist with creation and distribution of external communication (e.g., media guide, draft guide, summer league guide, press releases, player bios) Maintain statistical & archival upkeep (e.g., player, coach and team performance charts, information for notes, team records, league records, etc.) Manage Wizards X account. Compile daily clips and internal briefs. Maintain team media website. Fulfill ticket requests for players, coaches, and basketball operations staff. Travel to select games. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 1–3 years of experience in sports information, media relations or athletic communications. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Experience writing press releases, game notes, media guides, player biographies, or similar communications materials preferred. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality while interacting with media, players, coaches, and league personnel. Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Pay Range: $55k - $60k USD. Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.