Public Relations Intern

Attain Sports•Bowie, MD

About The Position

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Aberdeen IronBirds, the MLB Draft League Frederick Keys, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC. Candidates for this position must be pursuing a degree in communications, public relations or a related field and and also be earning internship credit. This is an unpaid internship opportunity designed to provide valuable hands-on experience. Participants are eligible to receive college credit for their work, subject to approval by their academic institution.

Requirements

Pursuing a 4-year degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Availability to work long hours at certain periods of the year including nights, weekends and some holidays.
Effective time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Availability between Mid-May and Mid-August with flexibility.

Responsibilities

Assisting Creative Media and Broadcasting Manager and Public Relations Assistant in coordination and execution of public relations and media relations plan for the surrounding market.
Assist in daily baseball information operations – including but not limited to: printing and distribution of rosters, game notes and stat packs.
Assist with coordination and execution of inbound media inquiries for interviews and general coverage.
Assist in the creation of team, player and baseball-related content for PR / Marketing materials in a timely manner.
Update in-stadium signage to reflect that day’s game
Assist with the writing and distribution of game recap articles and postgame box scores.
Execute in-game social media posts including the clipping and posting of game highlights from the MILBTV game broadcast.
Assist members of the media with press box needs.
Fill-in and assist with press box operations as needed.
Assist with broadcast operations as needed – based on experience.
Assist and contribute to other marketing and promotion-related efforts throughout the season as needed.