About the role#
The Staten Island FerryHawks offer an educational internship for students looking to gain hands-on experience within a professional sports organization. This role focuses on digital media and design, allowing interns to observe and assist staff members while building their professional portfolios. This is an unpaid position intended for academic credit only.
What you'll do#
- Observe and assist staff with content calendar planning and the creation of social media posts.
- Learn how to develop and apply a consistent brand voice across various channels.
- Assist with real-time content creation and fan engagement monitoring during game nights.
- Gain exposure to performance measurement and how data shapes future content.
- Develop graphics for social media, web, email, and the video board.
- Design promotional materials, signage, and game day assets.
- Complete design exercises and mockups while managing design libraries and file preparation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for marketing, communications, sport management, digital media, graphic design, or visual arts.
- Ability to earn academic credit through your school and provide written confirmation of eligibility.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or a portfolio demonstrating prior work.
- A strong eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency.
- An interest in social media and how brands connect with audiences.
- Organizational skills and a curiosity to learn in a live environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Staten Island, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid internship for academic credit.
About Staten Island FerryHawks
The Staten Island FerryHawks are a professional baseball team based in Staten Island, New York. Founded in 2021, the organization operates as a privately held entity with 42 employees. The team plays its home games at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. This venue serves as a year-round entertainment hub for the local community and the broader New York City area.
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