Media Relations Internship (Summer 2027)
Washington Wild Things
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
College Credit
POSITION OVERVIEW
Do you have a passion for baseball, a way with words and the drive to be part of the action behind the scenes? The Wild Things are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and creative individuals to join our Media Relations team for the 2026 season. There's a lot more to pro baseball than what happens between the lines and our interns help bring the stories, personalities and excitement of everything that is Wild Things' baseball to life. This is your chance to experience the fast-paced world of professional sports communications firsthand. We're looking for one fully-committed or multiple individuals to learn, be comfortable contributing to the team and ready to take on the challenges and opportunities with a summer in professional baseball. We offer hands-on experience, a chance to sharpen your communication skills and a front-row seat to everything that makes the summer special.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Do you have a passion for baseball, a way with words and the drive to be part of the action behind the scenes? The Wild Things are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and creative individuals to join our Media Relations team for the 2026 season. There's a lot more to pro baseball than what happens between the lines and our interns help bring the stories, personalities and excitement of everything that is Wild Things' baseball to life. This is your chance to experience the fast-paced world of professional sports communications firsthand. We're looking for one fully-committed or multiple individuals to learn, be comfortable contributing to the team and ready to take on the challenges and opportunities with a summer in professional baseball. We offer hands-on experience, a chance to sharpen your communication skills and a front-row seat to everything that makes the summer special.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Serve as a media relations assistant to the team's broadcaster, helping to compile stat packs, game notes, the team's media guide, game programs, lineups, press releases and stories for the team's publication outlets, as well as assist with any needs of local media or visiting media at Wild Things' home games.
- Serve as manager of the press box's media operation during the game along with the team's broadcaster.
- Conceptualize, write and edit engaging brand messages, headlines, body copy and specifics for print, digital, emails, newsletters, web copy, features and press releases.
- Assist the social media team with any content needed.
- Help broadcasters with shows as needed (schedule guests, log/digitize video, write scripts, generate ideas, may hot pre or post-game shows.
- Operate scoreboard or serve as official scorer (experience with iScore system preferred but not required).
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field of communications, PR, marketing or a related field (i.e. sport management)
- Getting school credit for internship (loose)
- Passion for sports, baseball
- A strong work ethic, coupled with the ability to work as a member of a high-functioning team
- Self-starters who are pro-active and highly-motivated
- Person(s) with great communication and interpersonal skills, along with a positive and energetic personality
- The ability to learn quickly and work under pressure
- Positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
THINGS THAT ARE A PLUS
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient understanding of broadcast equipment and streaming equipment
- Basic knowledge of the Mac operating system as well as PC video-streaming software
SCHEDULE AND POSITION DETAILS
Position Type: Seasonal internship, offered mainly for school credit
Dates: Late April (orientation and spring training) through end of season or report back to school (regular season ends Sunday, September 5, 2027)
Game-day Commitment: Wild Things' home games (schedule available here)
Reports to: Vice President of Baseball Operations, Broadcaster
READY TO APPLY?
Applicants must include a cover letter. Entering "N/A" in the cover letter section will disqualify an applicant, no matter the applicant's qualifications. The application asks for a cover letter, therefore it is most certainly applicable and must be made available! Please also provide a link to demo materials or a portfolio containing writing samples in the application questions.
WHEN TO EXPECT TO HEAR?
Applicants are reviewed as submissions come in, at minimum every few days. Hiring for this summer could happen very soon but will likely not finish until late February. If you don't hear back immediately, there's no reason for concern. The team does its best to get some form of response back to everyone who applies. As hundreds of applications for various positions will need to be sifted through, please do not excessively follow up on your application status.
The Washington Wild Things are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.