Department: Communications & Marketing
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Term:
April/May 2026 – August/September 2026
Job Summary:
Support the Communications & Marketing department with a variety of duties and responsibilities.
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 | - Bachelor’s degree or working toward a degree in communications or a related field.
| | Experience | - Familiar with AP style
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
- Copywriting experience
- Strong knowledge of the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball
| | Skills | - Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
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Preferred Qualifications:
| Category | Preferred Requirement | | Education | - Bachelor’s degree or working toward a degree in communications or a related field.
| | Experience | - Copywriting experience with school publication or website, and/or an established media organization.
- Previous internship experience a plus.
| | Skills | - Proficient in AP style
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and photo editing/clipping experience a plus.
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Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: | Duty | % of Time | | Write stories for Reds.com and help with other copywriting, editing and proofreading assignments for email and web | 25% | | Monitor Reds minor league affiliates and update content on team’s Pipeline page | 20% | | Produce scripts for Reds in-game segments and ballpark announcements | 15% | | Help create and edit content for Reds Yearbook Magazine | 15% | | Support Communications team with game day needs and off-site promotional events | 5% | | Work with Director of Public Relations & Photography on homestand and event planning | 5% | | Benchmarking other MLB teams’ initiatives, websites, publications, etc. | 5% | | Distribute promotional items departmentally and to local media partners | 5% | | Assist Marketing team with script writing/editing and additional tasks as needed | 5% | | Other duties as assigned | 5% |
Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Communications
Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally required to sit
- 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
Schedule: Approximately 12-15 hours per week; some night/weekend hours could be required, including games.
Additional Information:
- This is a seasonal opportunity; no benefits will be provided.
- Seasonal employment will last a maximum of 35 weeks.
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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