Communications Assistant (Seasonal Internship)
Round Rock Express
Internship
On-site
Round Rock, Texas, United States
Communications & PR, Baseball
This is an entry-level, seasonal position that assists the club’s media relations, baseball information and marketing efforts. The position runs from March through the end of September. This position requires strong writing skills and baseball knowledge and requires work on nights, weekends and holidays. The main responsibility of this job on a daily basis is the creation of game notes, postgame recaps and other baseball information materials as necessary. Candidates must have a second-to-none work ethic and understand the time requirements of working in a baseball communications department. Candidates also should take initiative, as appropriate, without waiting for direction and be able to work both independently and as a team member. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude and a go-getter mentality that is looking to learn the ins and outs of a Minor League Communications Department, putting them in a strong position to one day run their own.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily prep of all necessary gameday materials including, but not limited to, stat packs, game notes, lineup sheets, rosters and postgame recaps.
- Follow all 150 home and road games, providing in-game updates on the Express’ social media accounts
- Complete research and edit media almanac and supplemental bios as needed throughout the season
- Assist with management of pre-game media availability and interviews as needed
- Collaborate on writing and dissemination of press releases, media advisories, etc. as needed
- Assist with the writing, design and development of the game program
- Assist with management of press box, including press meals, ensuring stats are properly supplied, etc.
- Target potential specialty media outlets and update media contact lists as needed
- Be available during other events hosted at Dell Diamond such as the UIL Texas High School Baseball Tournament
- Assist in game with game promotions and/or client services as well as the entire Round Rock Express Marketing Department as needed
Traits of a Great Candidate Required:
- Great communication, including both written and interpersonal skills, along with a positive personality
- Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure and with deadlines is essential
- Reliable, punctual and flexible
- Ability to take initiative and manage time responsibly
- Willingness to work as a part of a team, as well as the ability to carry individual responsibilities
- Ability to work the entire season (both home and road schedule), including nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong knowledge of the game of baseball
- Ability and desire to be creative and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to productively work from home
Qualifications
- Recent college graduate preferred
- A degree that focuses on Sports Management, Communication, Marketing, Advertising or related fields a plus
- Internship/work experience in professional or collegiate sports preferred
- Knowledge of Adobe professional suite preferred (specifically InDesign and Photoshop)
- Previous writing experience necessary – baseball writing experience a plus
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.