Paid Intern - Communications

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Intern, Communications

Term: January - October 2021

Wage: $12.80 Per Hour

Part-time/Seasonal: up to 30 hours per week

Location: Salt River Fields (Scottsdale) & Chase Field (Phoenix)

Internship Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a junior, senior, postgraduate student, or within 2 years post-graduation with preferred majors of Journalism, Communication, Business, or related field. (If you do not meet the internship requirements, please do not apply.)

Primary Duties:
• Compile and log daily clips (print, on-line and TV) and media reports
• Assist in various writing projects (e.g. press releases, advisories, game notes)
• Coverage of press box in Spring Training and the regular season
• Assemble a daily statistical package
• Copying daily materials for media and broadcasters
• Aid with live shots, photo shoots and interviews
• General office responsibilities, including maintaining the club's media contact database and supporting credential and parking management
• Available 5-7 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills
, Knowledge, and Experience:
• Strong communication and advanced writing skills, including sports collateral writing like game notes, Minor League reports and news releases.
• Experience in Adobe InDesign
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner, often under tight deadlines
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with media
• Ability to work individually or as part of a group, all while maintaining what's best for the team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.