Full-Time Media Relations Internship

Organization: Greenville Drive Baseball Team

Location: Greenville, SC

Term: Summer 2026 (Full-Time, Seasonal Internship)

Compensation: Partially Paid Internship (with opportunity for academic credit)

Portfolio: On-Air Reel required for On-Air consideration

About The Greenville Drive

The Greenville Drive, the High-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, is dedicated to delivering a premier fan experience at Fluor Field and serving as a proud representative of the Upstate South Carolina community. We are seeking one motivated, creative, and detail-oriented individual to join our Communications Department as the Media Relations Intern for the 2026 season.

Position Overview

The Media Relations Intern will play a central role in the Drive's storytelling and game coverage efforts. This position offers immersive experience in baseball media operations - from writing game stories and developing game notes to assisting in the press box and producing feature content for print and digital platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience in professional sports communication, public relations, and live event coverage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Game Coverage: Write detailed, timely game recaps and stories following each Greenville Drive game for publication on the team website and media outlets.
• Sideline Reporting: Conduct pregame and postgame interviews with players, coaches, and staff to capture insights, reactions, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Game Notes & Stat Packs: Assist in preparing and updating daily game notes, stat packs, and player bios for distribution to media and broadcasters.
• Press Box Operations: Support press box communication on game days - managing credentials, distributing materials, assisting media, and coordinating postgame availability.
• Magazine & Feature Writing: Develop feature articles and player profiles for the team's official magazine, website, and other digital platforms.
• Media Relations Support: Help manage the team's media contact lists, archives, and credential requests, ensuring smooth communication with local and visiting outlets.
• Content Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and digital teams to align storytelling with brand and promotional initiatives.
  
  

Traits for Success

• Strong writer with a passion for sports journalism and storytelling.
• Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
• Confident communicator who can interact professionally with players, coaches, and media.
• Self-starter who brings curiosity and creativity to every assignment.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative press box and front office setting.
  
  

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sports Media, English, or Public Relations.
• Proven writing and editing ability; familiarity with AP Style required.
• Understanding of baseball terminology, statistics, and game flow is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in sideline reporting, broadcasting, or media production a plus
• Comfortable using content management systems, stat tools, and social media platforms.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays consistent with the baseball schedule.
• Bonus skills: Photography, video editing, or Adobe Creative Suite experience.
• Bonus skills: Conversational Spanish a plus
  
  

Internship Benefits

• Partially paid position with opportunity for academic credit.
• Direct, hands-on experience in professional baseball media operations.
• Byline and portfolio-building opportunities with work published across Drive platforms and shared with media partners.
• Exposure to all facets of a Minor League Baseball communications department - from writing and reporting to press box management and stat preparation.