Player Branding & Development Program Coordinator – Internship
Department: Baseball Operations / Media
Location: Joliet, IL
Reports To: Field Manager & Director of Baseball Operations
Status: Internship (Academic Credit)
About the Joliet Slammers:
The Joliet Slammers are Joliet’s hometown professional baseball team, competing in the Frontier League — a Partner League of Major League Baseball. We’re dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive, team-first culture rooted in community, fun, and creating memories for fans of every age and we’re looking for the right teammate to help us keep the momentum going.
Program Overview
The Player Branding & Development Program is a season-long initiative designed to help Slammers players build their personal brands, grow their fan engagement, and prepare for opportunities beyond the playing field. Through a blend of media production, analytics, social content, and community involvement, the program helps players become more marketable and better equipped for long-term success in and out of baseball.
Position Summary
The Player Branding & Development Intern will support the planning, execution, and promotion of all program elements. This role blends digital media, content creation, analytics integration, and direct player interaction. It’s an excellent opportunity for a student passionate about sports communication, athlete branding, digital storytelling, and professional sports development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Capture and organize game highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content
-Assist with graphics, short-form videos, social posts, and highlight packages
-Collaborate across departments to incorporate TrackMan data and analytics into player content
-Support player media training sessions and coordinate with Community Relations on appearances
-Prepare weekly reports summarizing player performance, content metrics, and engagement trends
-Maintain the Player Branding archives, including photo, video, and analytics assets
-Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to elevate program visibility and impact
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
-Major in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field
-Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube)
-Experience with video or graphic editing software (Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Photoshop, etc.)
-Interest in baseball, athlete development, and sports marketing/branding
-Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with players, coaches, and staff
-Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Schedule & Compensation:
-Duration: May – September (full season)
-Hours: ~25 hours/week, including select home games and events
-Compensation: Academic credit
What You’ll Gain:
-Hands-on experience managing a professional baseball player branding program
-A media portfolio including highlight clips, interviews, graphics, and social campaigns
-Networking opportunities with players, coaches, baseball operations staff, and media professionals
-Mentorship in sports communication, digital content production, and athlete development
This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter, Resume
The Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
When are you available to start?
Are you available to work all 51 or a majority of the home games throughout the Slammers 2026 season?
How many hours will you need for this internship?
When will you be leaving for school in the fall?
