Digital Media Intern - Spring 2027
Staten Island Ferryhawks
3 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Staten Island, New York, United States
College Credit
ABOUT US
The Staten Island FerryHawks are dedicated to creating a vibrant, fan-first experience on and off the field. Competing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League, we play our home games at SIUH Community Park on the St. George waterfront, combining competitive professional baseball with year-round community entertainment. Our internship program gives students hands-on, educational experience alongside and under the supervision of the staff who run a professional sports organization, in their chosen area of study.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Photography Intern gains hands-on experience shooting in a live professional sports environment. Under staff supervision, the intern learns sports and event photography and how images support a club's brand, access and experience that is hard to find outside a professional team.
WHAT THE INTERN WILL EXPERIENCE AND LEARN
WHAT THE INTERN WILL EXPERIENCE AND LEARN
Under the supervision of the staff member they report to, and as part of their training, the intern will gain hands-on experience with and exposure to the following. Staff lead the work; interns learn by observing and assisting.
- Learn how a content calendar is planned and how posts are built across Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
- See how the club's brand voice is developed and applied across channels.
- Observe how real-time content comes together on game nights and assist the staff running it.
- Learn how fan engagement is monitored and how the team decides what to respond to.
- Gain exposure to how performance is measured and used to shape future content.
- Experience how the digital, video, and photography staff work together on game days.
ELIGIBILITY
- Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, sport management, digital media, or a related field, and able to earn academic credit through their school.
- Interest in social media and how a brand connects with its audience.
- Organized, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced live environment.
- Written confirmation of eligibility for credits from current school.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- A first-hand look at how a professional team runs its digital presence.
- Portfolio practice pieces across social, email, and web.
- Exposure to live-event content on game days.
- An understanding of working within a brand system.
WHAT THE INTERN WILL EXPERIENCE AND LEARN
Under the supervision of the staff member they report to, and as part of their training, the intern will gain hands-on experience with and exposure to the following. Staff lead the work; interns learn by observing and assisting.
- Learn how graphics are developed for social, web, email, and the video board.
- See how promotional materials, signage, and gameday assets are designed.
- Gain exposure to working within a brand system and keeping a consistent look.
- Complete design exercises and mockups reviewed by staff as training.
- Learn how design files are prepared and how a design library is managed.
- Experience how design supports theme nights, promotions, and partners.
ELIGIBILITY
- Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual arts, communications, marketing, or a related field, and able to earn academic credit through their school.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or a portfolio of prior work.
- A strong eye for layout, type, and brand consistency.
- Written confirmation of eligibility for credits from current school.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Hands-on design experience for a pro team.
- Portfolio practice pieces across digital, print, and event design.
- Exposure to live-event branding.
- An understanding of working within a brand system.
COMPENSATION & ACADEMIC CREDIT
This is an unpaid internship, offered for academic credit only, in conjunction with the student's school and in accordance with that school's requirements for earning credit. It is an educational training experience, not employment. The intern is not an employee for minimum wage or overtime purposes, is not guaranteed a job at the end of the internship, is free to pursue other opportunities in the field, and receives no employee benefits. The student arranges credit through their college or university, and the FerryHawks coordinate with the school and provide the documentation and supervisor sign-off the school requires.
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.