Hello, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to apply for the Basketball Communications Assistant position with the Utah Jazz. I recently learned about this opening through Ryan Smith’s Personal Assistant. I recently graduated from college and I’m focused on building a career in the sport/entertainment industry. I’m highly motivated by the possibility to join your team and contribute to the development, production, and overall positive energy of Jazz public relations & media efforts. I am currently completing a project for the NBC Palm Springs affiliate as a contracted analyst where I’m part of a team doing a deep research dive on NBC Palm Spring’s digital marketing assets where we will make recommendations on how they can become more …show more content…
I was responsible for coordinating speakers for events, securing press opportunities for our clients, and producing elements for award-related shows with live audiences. I reported directly to the owners of the agency where I was given many diverse assignments to help make their jobs and lives easier. I was also responsible for creating and posting social media content for the company and for many of our clients. I am confident in my ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays. I understand the importance of handling confidential information and providing support to the team by always doing my best, whether it involves summer league, a Stars game, a charity event, or the 2024 NBA Draft. Bring it on! As a side note, I have family that work in television & sports broadcasting – which is also a driving factor in my pursuit of a career in this industry. I’ve been around production teams for NBC Sports Bay Area and grew up around projects for Paramount Studios. There are many reasons that I would love to be part of Jazz related public relations. Mostly, I love the future of sports knowing that the product is time tested and a major galvanizing factor around the world, and across diverse communities here in Utah. My statical acumen and sports knowledge is at a high