The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is looking for a Communications Intern to join our Communications & Marketing department. This seasonal internship focuses on supporting the team with a variety of content creation, game day, and promotional activities.
What You'll Do
- Write stories and assist with copywriting, editing, and proofreading for team websites and email communications
- Monitor minor league affiliates and update content on the team’s prospect pipeline page
- Produce scripts for in-game segments and ballpark announcements
- Help create and edit content for the team’s yearbook magazine
- Support the Communications team with game day needs and off-site promotional events
- Work with the Director of Public Relations & Photography on homestand and event planning
- Benchmark other MLB teams’ initiatives, websites, and publications
- Distribute promotional items departmentally and to local media partners
- Assist the Marketing team with script writing, editing, and additional tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or current student pursuing a degree in communications or a related field
- Familiar with AP style guidelines
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Copywriting experience
- Strong knowledge of the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball
- Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
Nice to Have
- Copywriting experience with a school publication, website, or an established media organization
- Previous internship experience
- Proficient in AP style
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and photo editing/clipping experience
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Communications & Marketing department. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Communications.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
