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Public Relations & Communications 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 
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 official scoring works by observing and training alongside the official scorer during spring training. 
  • See how the scoreboard and in-game presentation are run during home games. 
  • Observe how press releases, game notes, and media materials are prepared. 
  • Learn how the club works with reporters, handles credentials, and runs the press box on game days. 
  • Gain exposure to how game recaps and statistics are compiled and used. 
  • Experience how communications, video, and photography coordinate on game days. 

ELIGIBILITY 
  • Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, sport management, or a related field, and able to earn academic credit through their school. 
  • Strong interest in baseball, writing, and media. 
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable in a live-event setting. 
  • Written confirmation of eligibility for credits from current school. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 
  • A first-hand look at media relations and in-game presentation. 
  • Exposure to official scoring and scoreboard operation. 
  • Practice press materials and recaps for a portfolio. 
  • Time in the press box of a professional club. 

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.