Summer Paid Intern - Athletic Communications

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime's Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!

The Intern, Athletic Communications will assist in executing USA Baseball's communications strategy to uphold the brand of our nation's pastime through written communication, media relations, and social media. The intern will report to the Coordinator, Athletic Communications.

Through this single application, USA Baseball will hire 4-6 interns to serve across the Athletic Communications department. Assignments will be determined based on each candidate's skills, interests, and availability during the interview process.

Position Details:
• Full-time hours (40 hours/week)
• Duration: May - August 2026 (flexible start and end dates based on assignment)
• On-site work required (locations vary by assignment)
• Domestic travel involved in this position (all travel costs covered by USA Baseball)

In This Role:
As an Intern, Athletic Communications, you will gain hands-on experience in sports media, digital content creation, and brand storytelling while supporting USA Baseball's premier events and national teams. You may:
• Create, proof, and edit written content for USA Baseball's official website, USABaseball.com, including game recaps, feature stories, previews, and press releases.
• Maintain USA Baseball's organizational history, including results, rosters, record books, and statistics, as well as photo and video archives.
• Update and manage USABaseball.com to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely event and program information.
• Serve as a press officer or media liaison for a USA Baseball national team or a development program.
• Assist with the statistical compilation and player identification process for the Golden Spikes Award.
• Provide on-site media support at assigned USA Baseball events, including press box management, game scoring, social media coverage, and content creation.
• Monitor traditional and social media for opportunities to engage with and elevate the USA Baseball brand.
• Create copy and content while collaborating with the Creative Services team to plan and publish content across USA Baseball's social media channels.
• Track and analyze campaign and content performance, leveraging data to inform future storytelling and engagement strategies.
• Develop creative ways to highlight USA Baseball's athletes, events, and impact across media platforms.
• Provide cross-departmental communication support as needed.

Qualifications:
Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don't be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!
• You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• You are a creative and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of both professional and amateur baseball.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
• You have experience writing feature stories, game recaps, media advisories, and press releases, and creating social media content.
• You can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• You are flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, during events.
• You have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and thrive in a team setting.
• You possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university at the time of the position's start date.
• You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred:
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar creative editing platforms.
• Familiarity with baseball data/statistics systems such as GameChanger or StatCrew.
• Prior experience in sports communications, media relations, or social media marketing.

Compensation:
Hourly

About USA Baseball:
For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.

Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025, and from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.

Job Questions:
• Describe your knowledge and experience with baseball in the amateur and/or professional landscape?
• Have you ever scored a baseball game? If so, how did you score the game (i.e., paper score book, StatCrew, GameChanger, etc.)?
• Have you ever worked on/updated websites? If so, which content management systems (CMS) have you used?
• Please provide a link to an online portfolio that includes writing samples and content creation.
• Do you have any experience covering games or live events on social media?
• Days during the summer at USA Baseball can consist of early mornings and/or late nights.