Communications Intern

The Seneca Nation, through its business subsidiary Seneca Holdings, is now the proud owner of the Rochester Knighthawks, ensuring the franchise’s future in a city where the roots of lacrosse run deep. At Seneca Holdings, we believe that a great workplace starts with a strong sense of purpose and community. As a company wholly owned by the Seneca Nation, a federally recognized American Indian Tribe, our culture is built on the values of quality, integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and connection. Every business we build plays a role in ensuring long-term economic self-sufficiency for members of the Seneca Nation. What sets us apart is we’re guided by the Seneca Nation’s Seventh Generation Principle, based on the philosophy that all decisions should be made with purpose, ensuring a positive impact on the future seven generations. The Rochester Knighthawks are seeking a Communications Intern in Rochester, NY for the 2025-26 season (November – May). skills, preferably with a background in sports communications or journalism. Duties & ResponsibilitiesWrite feature stories for team and league websites. Prepare statistical packets for media members and broadcasters. Assist in the credentialing process, including the production and distribution of media credentials. Assist with the production of press box seating charts. Ability to assist with press box publications for home games, including stat pack, lineups, rosters and other lacrosse information documents during the season. Assist with printing and copying needs in the press box. Contribute to PR social media posts. Proofread press releases, gameday publications, media guide, postseason media guide and other publications as needed. Complete additional projects assigned by leadership and communications staff. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested. Qualifications for the Position:College student or recent college graduatePrior sports experience in media relations or sports information is preferred. Highly knowledgeable in lacrosse statistics, terminology and rules. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Detail- and deadline-oriented. Highly motivated and well organized. Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word and Excel. requirements. benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation. Equal Opportunity Statement:Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.