SPRING 2025 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP – YES NETWORK
The YES Network, the preeminent regional sports network in the nation, is the exclusive regional television home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. Having earned 146 Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch, YES also televises college sports, Manchester City and AC Milan soccer and Emmy Award-winning original studio, biography, interview and magazine programs. It has been the most-watched regional sports network in the country for 18 of the past 21 years, and made the list of Forbes’ top 10 most valuable sports business brands in the world for nine straight years.
Timeframe: January-May 2025
Pay: $16/hour
Location: YES’ Manhattan, N.Y. office (200 Park Avenue)
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Work directly with the Vice President, Communications in publicizing the business and on-air activities of the YES Network
- Craft communications plans to promote YES’ various programming initiatives
- Research and pitch YES-related story ideas to media
- Research, write and edit press materials such as press releases, biographies, fact sheets and awards competition submissions
- Fulfill internal and external information requests
- Manage online media databases and photo library
- Maintain YES and industry ratings databases
- Conduct research to support YES’ various business units
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a matriculating undergraduate student
- Must be a self-starter with great time-management and prioritization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be meticulous, professional, responsive, organized and resourceful
- Must know how to conduct research over the Internet
- Must be proficient in Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of the sports and media industries is preferred
- Must possess a genuine interest in the communications/public relations field
- Must be available to work in YES’ Manhattan office
Submit resume to interns@yesnetwork.com with “Spring 2025 Communications Internship” written in the email subject line. Include a cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this position.
Resumes MUST be submitted directly by students to the provided YES Network email (interns@yesnetwork.com); resumes submitted by your school (e.g. advisors or career services) or by third-party sites such as Handshake might not be considered.