About the role#
The Staten Island FerryHawks offer a hands-on learning experience for students interested in sports communications. This program provides direct exposure to the operations of a professional baseball team. Interns 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 training sessions.
- Assist with the operation of the scoreboard and in-game presentations.
- Support the preparation of press releases, game notes, and other media materials.
- Help manage the press box, handle media credentials, and work with reporters.
- Assist in the compilation and use of game recaps and statistics.
- Coordinate communications, video, and photography tasks on game days.
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, with 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: Summer 2027.
- This is an unpaid internship for academic credit only.
- The role requires on-site attendance at designated home games, including July 4th.
- Call time is at least 4.5 hours before the first pitch.
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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