Intern, Baseball Communications

About the Minnesota Twins: 

At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative, diverse and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota’s baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with Communications/Media Service/Publications/Player Relations duties.
• Responsible for pulling game statistics and distributing game-day information to media members covering Twins home games.
• Assist in writing daily game notes, minor league reports, postgame notes and daily clips.
• Prepare daily credential requests and update database as needed.
• Write feature stories for publications as well as magazine distribution throughout the ballpark on game days.
• Assist and edit club's official media guide and season summary book.
• Maintain and monitor all press box needs.
• Assist with communications office general needs, including maintenance of publication archives, etc.

Required Experience and Education:

• Working towards or have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Sports Management, Sports Information, or a related field from a four-year college or university and/or experience in a Sports Information department.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Familiarity with Major League Baseball.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suites (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization and multitasking.
• Requires the ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays (especially during homestands).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds as needed.

Time Commitment: January 2025 - October 2025 (2 Positions: 1 start in January, 1 start in March).

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Pay Rate: $17/hour.

Are you excited about the opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet every qualification. At the Minnesota Twins, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

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