Be A Baseball America Intern
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The Enthusiast Network is seeking an Editorial Intern for the Durham, N.C., office of Baseball America. This position is for college credit only. This is an educational opportunity and candidates must be a current student and able to receive college credit (a letter of proof must be submitted).
Position Description:
As an integrated member of a dynamic and collaborative team, this position will have the opportunity to shadow professionals, work under an appointed mentor, and experience on-the-job training to assist in increasing the understanding of how their department operates and provide a mutually rewarding experience. The ideal candidate is energetic with a desire to learn in a fast-paced and challenging environment.This position will learn and participate in the following:
· USA Baseball events (Tournament of Stars, Collegiate National Team) and other summer amateur coverage
· Minor league baseball coverage
· Assisting BA in editorial books/magazine projects
Upon the internship’s completion, the intern will have working knowledge of:
· Inner workings of the baseball industry from amateur and professional side
· Experience covering events from a scouting and player development point of view
· Word processing, database management, WordPress website, video editing/shooting and audio reporting as all are part of the job
Education/Experience:
· Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program related to field of internship interest.
· Must be able to receive college credit for this internship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Ability to work in both team and individual environments.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Time management and organization skills.
· Ability to maintain confidence and handle confidential information.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
· Familiarity with and passion for 21st Century baseball
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