About the role#
The Staten Island FerryHawks offer an educational training program for students interested in professional sports communications. This internship provides exposure to the daily operations of an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball club. You will work under staff supervision to observe and assist with media relations, statistics, and game-day production.
What you'll do#
- Observe and train alongside the official scorer during spring training.
- Assist with the operation of the scoreboard and in-game presentations.
- Observe the preparation of press releases, game notes, and other media materials.
- Help coordinate communications, video, and photography efforts on game days.
- Observe press box operations, including reporter coordination and credential management.
- Compile and utilize game recaps and statistics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for communications, journalism, public relations, sport management, or a related field.
- Ability to earn academic credit through your school and provide written confirmation of eligibility.
- A strong interest in baseball, writing, and media.
- Attention to detail and comfort working in a live-event setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Staten Island, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for academic credit only.
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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