Candidates for this position must pursue a degree in communications, public relations or a related field and be earning internship credit. This is an unpaid internship opportunity designed to provide valuable hands-on experience. Participants are eligible to receive college credit for their work, subject to approval by their academic institution.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a 4-year degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Availability to work long hours at certain periods of the year including nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability between April and September, with flexibility based on academic schedule.
Duties
- Assisting Creative Media and Broadcasting Manager in coordination and execution of public relations and media relations plan for the surrounding market.
- Assist in daily baseball information operations – including but not limited to: construction, printing, and distribution of rosters, game notes, stat packs, and other relevant press box materials.
- Assist with coordination and execution of inbound media inquiries for interviews and general coverage of the team, venue, and events.
- Assist in the creation of team, player, and baseball-related content for PR / Social Media materials in a timely manner.
- Update in-stadium signage to reflect that day’s game
- Assist with the writing and distribution of game recap articles, postgame box scores, postgame highlights, and press releases, both physically and digitally, as necessary.
- Assist in website maintenance and management
- Assist in the construction, update, and management of team records and media guide
- Execute in-game and postgame social media posts including the clipping and posting of game highlights from the MILBTV game broadcast.
- Assist members of the media with press box needs.
- Fill-in and assist with press box operations as needed.
- Assist with broadcast operations as needed – based on experience.
- Broadcast operations include: management and construction of radio inventory (bumps, commercials, etc.), Co-hosting weekly Baysox programming, conducting interviews, and play-by-play and color commentary.
- Assist and contribute to other marketing and promotion-related efforts throughout the season as needed.
Additional Information
Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.