Intern, Athletic Communications & Social Media

Cary, NC (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive USA Baseball’s external storytelling and media relations across digital and on-site channels.

  • Create and edit game recaps, features, and press releases for USABaseball.com.
  • Must-have: strong writing, interpersonal skills, and project management.
  • Standout: on-site media support at events and cross-department collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create, proof, and edit written content for USA Baseball’s official website, USABaseball.com, including game recaps, feature stories, previews, and press releases.
  • Maintain USA Baseball’s organizational history, including results, rosters, record books, and statistics, as well as photo and video archives.
  • Update and manage USABaseball.com to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely event and program information.
  • Serve as a press officer or media liaison for a USA Baseball national team or a development program.
  • Assist with the statistical compilation and player identification process for the Golden Spikes Award.
  • Provide on-site media support at assigned USA Baseball events, including press box management, game scoring, social media coverage, and content creation.
  • Monitor traditional and social media for opportunities to engage with and elevate the USA Baseball brand.
  • Create copy and content while collaborating with the Creative Services team to plan and publish content across USA Baseball’s social media channels.
  • Track and analyze campaign and content performance, leveraging data to inform future storytelling and engagement strategies.
  • Develop creative ways to highlight USA Baseball’s athletes, events, and impact across media platforms.

Requirements

  • You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • You are a creative and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of both professional and amateur baseball.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
  • You have experience writing feature stories, game recaps, media advisories, and press releases, and creating social media content.
  • You can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • You are flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, during events.
  • You have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and thrive in a team setting.
  • You possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university at the time of the position's start date.
  • You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar creative editing platforms
  • Familiarity with baseball data/statistics systems such as GameChanger or StatCrew
  • Prior experience in sports communications, media relations, or social media marketing
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USA Baseball

Since 1978 USA Baseball has been the national governing body (NGB) for the sport of baseball. It represents the sport in the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and internationally as a member federation of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). Nearly every major national amateur baseball organization in America is united as a USA Baseball National Member Organization. As a result, USA Baseball governs more than 12 million amateur players in ballparks and playgrounds across the country. As the commissioner's office for amateur baseball, USA Baseball is a resource center for its various membership groups, fans, and players. USA Baseball is also responsible for promoting and developing the game of baseball on the grassroots level, both nationally and internationally.

Founded in 1978
Cary, North Carolina, USA
428 employees (39 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
68.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.7%
Direct
40.6%
Referral
5.4%
Social
3.8%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~428

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
31 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
14.3 years