Authentics Intern
Department: Promotions & Productions
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Reports To: Authentics Director
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Job Created Date: 09/15/2025
Last Reviewed Date: 09/15/2025
Job Summary: Term: September 2025 – October 2026
Responsible for assisting with memorabilia collections, player signings, game-day sales and tracking inventory at the in-stadium Reds Authentics store. Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models, and manage their workload effectively. This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and meeting departmental productivity standards.
Minimum Requirements:
| Category | Minimum Requirement | | Education | - Must be pursuing or recently received a bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, marketing or similar field
| | Experience | - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
| | Skills | - Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational, interpersonal skills and motivational skills
- A strong background in project management, business and marketing acumen
- Outstanding leadership qualities
- Excellent time management skills
- Be able to work within a professional setting
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Preferred Qualifications: | Category | Preferred Requirement | | Education | - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, marketing or similar field
| | Experience | - Experience in professional or collegiate sports a plus
| | Skills | - Retail sales or management experience a plus
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Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: | Duty | % of Time | | Assist Club Authentics Director & Manager in planning authentic game used memorabilia collections and planning of autograph signings | 10% | | Work with memorabilia collectors to fulfill their requests and maintain strong relationships | 15% | | Develop marketing collateral and support for authentic memorabilia | 10% | | Assist in the management of all inventory related to game used and autographed memorabilia, including the game-day store, online auctions, and corporate sales | 15% | | Assist in the management of the Authentics game-day store for all home games | 15% | | Accounting/Finance responsibilities include tracking and assisting with daily sales/receipts and month end invoicing/inventory | 5% | | Sales responsibilities involve direct and retail sales | 15% | | During the season, on non-game-days, intern will work on creating and promoting new auctions, fulfilling customer requests and creating new marketing initiatives to promote and generate sales | 15% |
Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Authentics Director
Development Path & Next Role & Requirements:
Next Role: Performance Based Physical Requirements: - Occasionally required to sit
- May be required to stand for long periods
- Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
- Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation
- May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Physical Requirements: - The ideal candidate must be available to work Reds home games during nights, days, weekends and holidays throughout the 2025-26 baseball season
- Must be committed to work all Reds home games but full season availability is ideal
- Flexible to work around school schedules
- This is a seasonal opportunity and no benefits will be provided
- This position is paid at minimum wage according to state law
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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