Reports To: Manager, Broadcast and Media Relations

Hours of Work / Contract Type: Seasonal Internship (Hourly)

Location: Werner Park, Papillion NE

Team Overview
Omaha Storm Chasers, AAA affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have played at Werner Park in Papillion NE since 2011.  The Omaha metro area has been the home of the franchise since it began in 1969.  The franchise was purchased by Diamond Baseball Holdings in fall 2024.

Company Overview
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through best practices, professional management, innovation, and investment.

Position Overview
This internship provides hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a Minor League Baseball club, offering valuable insight into the sports industry. You’ll support the team’s media relations and communications efforts and learn how to effectively and efficiently communicate with media and fans as well as create digital and written communications related to players and baseball operations.

Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities
·        Maintain, organize and prepare the press box for all Storm Chasers home games, including preparing, printing and distributing game-day materials (game notes, stat packs, lineup sheets and rosters) to coaches, staff and media members.

·        Write, edit and contribute to game recaps, press releases, media advisories, homestand previews, feature stories and digital program content.

·        Produce and proof player bios, supplemental notes and ensure statistical accuracy across all team publications.

·        Assist with media credentialing, including processing requests and printing, while organizing and distributing credentials.

·        Support media members and visiting broadcasters with game-day needs and pregame access by participating in press conferences, media availability and on-field media coordination.

·        Conduct player and coach interviews for written, digital, broadcast and multimedia content.

·        Assist with social media efforts, including highlight clipping, basic graphic support and content creation.

·        Compile daily news clips and maintain archival files and media contact lists.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
·        Detail oriented and dependable
·        Strong writing and editing skills; knowledge of AP style (writing samples encouraged).
·        Strong communication and teamwork skills
·        Intimate knowledge of professional baseball stats, rules and scoring.
·        Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment; work with a sense of urgency

·        Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Qualifications
·        Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
·        Prior experience in sports information or professional baseball communications preferred
·        Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop) preferred

Evening, weekend and holiday availability required

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.