Intern - Communications
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Intern, Communications
May 2024 - August 2024
Background: USA Baseball is looking for a communications intern who will assist with the execution of USA Baseball's media plan and is responsible for upholding the brand of our nation's pastime through written communication and social media for the organization's events at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, and national team programs.
Position Details:
• Full-time hours (40 hours/week).
• Based in Cary, North Carolina.
• Possible domestic travel involved.
Responsibilities:
• Answer daily media inquiries on behalf of the organization, including statistical requests and photo/video.
• Monitor media through web research and social media for opportunities to engage with and create content for the organization.
• Manage press box operations including printing and distributing lineups and stats, producing PA scripts, and handling all other press box needs.
• Assist scorekeepers with any issues encountered while scoring on GameChanger.
• Utilize media questionnaires to generate content ideas for the communications and creative services teams.
• Maintain the USA Baseball organizational history including results, rosters, record books, and statistics, as well as photos and videos.
• Create, proof, and edit content for USA Baseball's official website, USABaseball.com, including but not limited to game recaps, feature stories, series previews, press releases, etc.
• Update and maintain the organization's website, USABaseball.com, with relevant and accurate information as it pertains to events and national teams.
• Assist with credential applications for all events and national team coverage.
• Help prepare and distribute internal and external communication via E-News, including daily emails, monthly newsletters, etc.
• Serve as a primary media contact at all USA Baseball events assigned, and assist with game day preparations including script writing, social media coverage, program creation, scoring, and content creation.
• Assist or serve as a press officer for a USA Baseball national team or national team development program as assigned.
• Assist all departments as needed for the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency in all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and X/Twitter.
• Experience writing feature stories, game recaps, media advisories and press releases.
• Must have an excellent attitude and work well in a team setting.
• Flexible and adaptable work schedule for changing organizational needs.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work flexible, demanding hours, and have the ability to focus on work in busy or loud environments.
• Passionate about baseball with an understanding of the amateur baseball landscape.
• Ability to work in both a Mac and PC environment.
• Basic knowledge of HTML.
• Experience with GameChanger and StatCrew (The Automated Scorebook) is preferred.
• Ability to serve as an official scorer under National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) and/or Major League Baseball official rules.
Required Education:
• All candidates should be in possession of or working toward a degree.
Compensation:
• Hourly
USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.
USA Baseball employs the following types of positions: on-site, on-site hybrid, and remote hybrid. Candidates who are selected will discuss the exact type of internship with the hiring manager when interviewed.
About USA Baseball:
With its international headquarters located in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball is the national governing body for baseball in the United States and is committed to serving, protecting, and supporting the game of baseball and its 15.6 million participants. Founded in 1978, USA Baseball fields six national teams annually and is a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). On the diamond, Team USA is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and its national teams have won 69 gold medals in international competition. As part of the identification process for its national teams, USA Baseball hosts various events across the country, including the National Team Championships in Arizona and North Carolina, Futures Invitational, National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup, and many more. Off the field, the organization is dedicated to the proliferation and health of the sport through the creation and management of numerous development initiatives including BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL and the Prospect Development Pipeline. Additionally, USA Baseball annually honors the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award.
For more information on the organization, its national teams, and development-driven initiatives, visit the official website USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.