Intern - Baseball Communications

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

2023 Intern, Baseball Communications (Full-Year)

Summary:

This individual will work closely with the Communications staff starting in January 2023 through November 2023. They will assist in all facets of the communications operations at both Spring Training in West Palm Beach, FL and during the regular season in Washington DC. Responsibilities may include production of the 2023 media guide, production and distribution of daily media credentials, production of game notes and other game information such as lineup sheets, minor league reports, getaway packets, etc. Additional tasks will include coordinating press box operations, assistance with research projects, coordinating player interviews and other duties as assigned.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the Communications staff with the credentialing process, including distribution of game day credentials at Media Will Call.
• Produce, copy and distribute stat packs, game notes, minor league reports and other essential game information to the media, staff, and opposing club.
• Assist the Communications staff in the research and production of pre-game notes; Research and produce post-game notes for distribution to the media and opposing teams during the course of the game.
• Work with the visiting public relations official to ensure the needs of his or her club, media and staff are fulfilled.
• Assist the Communications staff with coordinating interviews, assisting with press conferences and overseeing press box operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• The ideal candidate has completed their college coursework or has earned their degree.
• At least one year of professional sports or college experience in a media relations or sports information role is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a Major League Baseball and/or a Minor League club communications department is preferred.
• Experience using Major League Baseball’s credential system and other internal programs, desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred.
• Ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience using StatsPass.com and BaseballReference.com.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication, organization, writing and editing skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the game of baseball, advanced statistics and the current media landscape.
• This position requires an individual with the ability to work all home games in Spring Training and the 2023 season.

Physical/Environmental Requirements
• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Game day Seasonal: Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

The candidate must be able to provide their own housing.

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.