
DeAndré Fernández Phillips
Director of Media Relations
Washington Wizards
Washington, DC USA
“Don’t limit yourself. If you have to go to Siberia because that is the only [opportunity] you have, then go to Siberia.”
Washington Wizards
Washington, DC USA
“Don’t limit yourself. If you have to go to Siberia because that is the only [opportunity] you have, then go to Siberia.”
Director of Media Relations
I am in charge of media relations for the Washington Wizards basketball team.
No day is the same and I do a lot of different things. My main duty is serving as the primary contact for the local and national media regarding the team. I also prep / coach players and the Head Coach for media availability, I promote various aspects of the organization, I write press releases and game notes, and I coordinate interviews, press conferences, and other media events. I also do a lot of traveling and am constantly keeping an eye on the news and what is going on.
Here's the first step for college students
Getting into this industry is hard. It's not always about talent, but being in the right place at the right time. Take opportunities, take risks, and open yourself up to the options that it provides. Intern as much as you can to gain experience. Don't limit yourself geographically. If you have to go somewhere far away to get an amazing experience, do it.
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