About the role#
The West Michigan Whitecaps are looking for a Digital Marketing Intern for the Spring 2027 season. This is a full-time position based in Comstock Park, Michigan. You will work directly with our front office staff to manage our brand identity through design and content projects across various platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in the professional sports industry and requires a commitment from March 2 through September 18.
What you'll do#
- Support our graphic design, video, and social media efforts.
- Conceptualize and create content for social media, digital, print, and outdoor advertising.
- Develop materials for stadium videoboards, community events, sponsored elements, and our website.
- Capture game day photos and videos, team photos, and player headshots.
- Gain exposure to other departments through mentorship from our managers.
- Assist with field maintenance, including tarping the field.
What you'll need#
- Current college junior or senior status, within 3 semesters of graduation.
- Enrollment in a degree program for Marketing, Communications, or Sports Management.
- Requirement to earn academic credit for this internship.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Experience or interest in photography and DSLR cameras.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally in a customer-service environment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or HTML is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Comstock Park, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Spring 2027 (March 2 through September 18).
- Schedule: Full-time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
About West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team based in Comstock Park, Michigan. Founded in 1993, the organization operates as a Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The team plays its home games at LMCU Ballpark, a privately owned stadium. The organization employs 189 people and competes as a member of the Midwest League.
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