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Arizona Diamondbacks

28d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You must be a college junior/senior or recent grad in Communications, Journalism, or Sports Management, with social media familiarity and the ability to work flexible hours at two locations.
  • You will create engaging content, interact with fans, provide live game coverage, support team initiatives, and help enhance the brand's social media presence at the ballpark.

Requirements

  • Must be a college junior or senior, postgraduate student, or within one-year post-graduation with preferred majors of Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be able to work in-person at both Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale for the entire duration of the internship (February 2025 – October 2025). Remote work is not available for this position.
  • Maximum of 30 hours per week.
  • Pursuing or recently received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management or a closely related discipline.
  • Familiarity will all current social media platforms.
  • Ability to work the majority of workouts and/or games during Spring Training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (48 workout days includes 16 home games) and Regular Season home games at Chase Field (2 exhibition home games, 81 home games), including late nights and/or early mornings.
  • Ability to provide remote coverage (based in Phoenix) of approximately 40-45 road games, including late nights and/or early mornings.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to work at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale and Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix.

Responsibilities

  • Support the social media team as they look to build the team’s brand and generate interest & awareness in both the on-field and off-field products.
  • Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms that tells the story of the Arizona Diamondbacks, both on and off the field, including: news related to the team, highlighting players’ personalities, and showcasing the organization’s efforts in the community.
  • Interact with fans and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments resulting in high engagement with followers to build excitement within the fan base.
  • Provide entertaining live coverage of games via the team’s social media platforms, which include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn and Reddit.
  • Collaborate with the social media team to support the team’s ancillary accounts and initiatives (e.g. D-backs Give Back, Arizona Diamondbacks Events & Entertainment, etc.).
  • Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.
  • Develop ways to expand the team’s Social Media presence “physically” within the ballpark.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, remote work is not available for this position; the intern must work in-person at both Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts from February 2025 to October 2025.

What are the working hours for the intern?

The intern can work a maximum of 30 hours per week.

What are the education requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be a college junior or senior, postgraduate student, or within one year post-graduation, preferably pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or a closely related discipline.

Is there a specific schedule the intern needs to follow during Spring Training and the Regular Season?

Yes, the intern is expected to work during the majority of workouts and games during Spring Training at Salt River Fields and Regular Season home games at Chase Field, including flexible hours on nights, weekends, and holidays.

What are the key responsibilities of the intern?

Responsibilities include developing engaging content for social media, interacting with fans, providing live coverage of games, collaborating with the social media team, and maintaining a unified brand voice across channels.

Is experience with photography or videography required?

While not explicitly required, experience in photography, videography, and/or graphic design is highly desirable for this position.

Are there language requirements for this position?

Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not a requirement.

What tools or software should the intern be proficient in?

The intern should have proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud suites, as well as familiarity with social media platforms and management tools.

Will the intern have an opportunity to be involved in community impact efforts?

Yes, the intern will collaborate with the social media team to support initiatives like D-backs Give Back and other community-focused efforts.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won five National League West Division Championships (1999, 2001-02, 2007, 2011) since entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1998. The D-backs also became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series Championship after defeating the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series in only their fourth year of existence. The club plays its games at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, which features a signature swimming pool and a retractable roof, to keep fans comfortable in an air-conditioned facility during the hot summer months. The organization has also given back more than $55 million to non-profit organizations in Arizona since 1997 through its Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and is consistently named among the “Best Places to Work” by the Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ.