What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Intern position at Chesapeake Baysox?
Candidates for this position must be pursuing a degree in communications, public relations or a related field and and also be earning internship credit.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Pursuing a 4-year degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Availability to work long hours at certain periods of the year including nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability between Mid-May and Mid-August with flexibility.
Duties
- Assisting Creative Media and Broadcasting Manager and Public Relations Assistant in coordination and execution of public relations and media relations plan for the surrounding market.
- Assist in daily baseball information operations – including but not limited to: printing and distribution of rosters, game notes and stat packs.
- Assist with coordination and execution of inbound media inquiries for interviews and general coverage.
- Assist in the creation of team, player and baseball-related content for PR / Marketing materials in a timely manner.
- Update in-stadium signage to reflect that day’s game
- Assist with the writing and distribution of game recap articles and postgame box scores.
- Execute in-game social media posts including the clipping and posting of game highlights from the MILBTV game broadcast.
- Assist members of the media with press box needs.
- Fill-in and assist with press box operations as needed.
- Assist with broadcast operations as needed – based on experience.
- Assist and contribute to other marketing and promotion-related efforts throughout the season as needed.
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.