Intern - Communications
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Intern, Communications (Multiple Positions, Multiple Locations)
Position 1: North Carolina
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.
Position 2: Arizona
May 2024 - August 2024
Background: USA Baseball is looking for a communications intern for its National Team Championships Arizona to assist in 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 USA Baseball's events and national team programs, specifically regarding its National Team Championships in Arizona. The intern will report to the Director of Media Relations.
Position Details:
• Full-time hours (40 hours/week).
• Based in Peoria, Arizona.
• Possible domestic travel involved.
Position 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.
• 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 the National Team Championships in Arizona.
• Update graphics to support in-game coverage on social media platforms.
• Assist in providing in-game updates on social media platforms using video and photo content.
• Interview players or coaches and generate feature stories to highlight the National Team Championships Arizona.
• 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.
All Positions 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:
USA Baseball is the National Governing Body for the sport of baseball in the United States and is a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The organization selects and trains the Olympic, Pan Am, Premier 12 and World Baseball Classic teams (and all other USA Baseball Professional Teams); the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team; the USA Baseball 18U, 15U and 12U National Teams; and the USA Baseball Women's National Team, all of which participate in various international competitions each year. The organization is responsible for the proliferation and health of the sport, and leads a number of amateur initiatives including PLAYBALL, Pitch Smart, and BASE. USA Baseball also presents the Golden Spikes Award annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country.