Intern, Communications
Tampa Bay Rays
Internship
On-site
St Petersburg, Florida, United States
Communications & PR, Professional Sports, Baseball, Journalism & Writing
The Tampa Bay Rays Communications department is seeking an intern for the entire 2026 season (March 2nd – October 2nd). Applicants must have excellent writing skills, preferably with a background in sports communications or journalism.
Responsibilities
- Summarize news stories and compile press clips daily.
- Assist in the credentialing process, including the production and distribution of media credentials.
- Compile the daily Minor League Report.
- Assist with the production of press box seating charts during every homestand.
- Prepare statistical packets for media members and broadcasters.
- Attend meetings to gather information and produce a press release in advance of each homestand.
- Ability to assist with press box publications for home games, including stat pack, minor league report, lineups, rosters and other baseball information documents during the season.
- Assist the press box attendant with printing and copying needs in the press box.
- Proofread press releases, gameday publications, media guide, postseason media guide and other publications as needed.
- Assist with any departmental administrative tasks, such as answering phones and fan mail.
- Complete additional projects assigned by leadership and communications staff.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
Qualifications
- Recent college graduate (preferred)
- Prior sports/baseball experience in media relations or sports information is preferred.
- Highly knowledgeable in baseball statistics, terminology and rules.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Detail- and deadline-oriented.
- Highly motivated and well organized.
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
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.