Public Relations Internship

The Chicago White Sox is seeking a Public Relations Intern that will support the day-to-day functions of the organization’s public relations department, enhancing and building the image of the club with proactive media outreach and information dissemination. You should have a developed understanding of the Chicago market and sports media landscape, and will assist in promoting and executing organizational announcements, community, multicultural and player-led initiatives, ballpark events, marketing campaigns, among other gameday duties. This dynamic internship will run from January 2026 – November 2026.

Major Responsibilities:

Media Outreach

• Creating relationships with new and existing media members, outlets and fans to secure local and non-traditional media coverage
• Writing, editing and distributing press materials, including creative pitch angles, advisories, releases and b-roll packages related to upcoming events and marketing initiatives
• Researching and updating targeted media lists for industries outside of sports
• Tracking media coverage and creating internal reports to share PR campaign successes

Publications and Content Creation

• Researching, writing and editing content for the Inside the White Sox blog, community newsletters, quarterly programs, media guide and other White Sox publications
• Developing background and info sheets for upcoming media opportunities surrounding White Sox Charities, player programs, youth baseball initiatives, multicultural activations and more
• Story mining by interviewing White Sox prospects, youth baseball players, recognized fans and other notable parties

Gameday/Event Execution

• Assisting in the coordination of certain gameday elements at Rate Field (daily media, pregame media, batting practice, Sox survey staff management, etc.) by communicating logistics, coordinating credentials, ROS and parking and serving as an escort to visitors
• Providing staffing support to escort members of the media in the ballpark as well as at outside PR events

The ideal candidate is interested in Chicago media with strong writing, interpersonal and professional skills, such as punctuality, productivity and troubleshooting. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule with willingness to staff weekend gamedays and media opportunities. An enthusiasm for baseball and the sports industry is strongly preferred but is not necessarily a requirement. Candidates will enjoy the opportunity to thrive in a team-based environment, actively contributing their strengths to create a collaborative and successful work dynamic.

Compensation:

• $18.00 per hour

Benefits include:

• Health - HMO
• Complimentary White Sox Tickets
• Complimentary Lunch
• Promotional Items

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Deadline November 21, 2025

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