Baseball communications Assistant
Reports to: Director of Communications
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Status: Internship, Exempt
Dates: February 4, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Hours: 40+ hours per week in addition to all Indians home games and public events
Pay: $1,750 monthly stipend
Position Summary
The Indianapolis Indians seek a candidate to assist its communications staff in the team’s daily media operations, with an emphasis on baseball and clubhouse information. Those interested in a career in professional or collegiate athletics will gain experience and develop skills critical to beginning a career in sports communications. Applicants must have an intimate knowledge of baseball scoring and statistics and will be expected to operate both independently and in close conjunction with the communications staff for the duration of the Minor League Baseball season (March-September).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the assembly and distribution of daily stat packs, game notes, lineups, rosters and postgame materials.
- Operate in-game DAK Stats software for ballpark and television displays or MLB's pitch clock system.
- Update lineups and standings boards on concourse as needed.
- Develop relationships with clubhouse personnel to enhance cooperation and trust.
- Generate feature story ideas for print and digital media for internal and external use.
- Assist with full-season and daily media credential requests.
- Assist with writing and distributing news releases, advisories and other materials.
- Contribute written content for Indy Indians website and team’s social media channels.
- Brainstorm team and player-related social media content, following trends on various platforms.
- Collaborate with Indians staff to achieve marketing/communications/creative goals
- Cover road games (game notes, social media, recap) on dates coordinated with supervisor.
- Perform general public relations duties (i.e. media deliveries) as needed.
- Assist field operations with field maintenance - pulling tarp, clearing fireworks, etc.
- Assist marketing department with distributing materials around the community as needed
- Represent the Indians at various community outreach events.
- Game day shuttle and front desk shifts in season, as assigned, on a rotating schedule.
- Assist communications team with external events, as needed.
- Assist with public and private stadium events, as needed, including the Victory Field Classic, City/County Championships, IHSAA State Finals, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Majoring in or graduated with a degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related area of concentration. Applicants should have a demonstrated writing ability and strong knowledge of baseball scoring and statistics. Previous experience in baseball public relations or collegiate sports information office preferred. Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Skills & Abilities
- A working knowledge of AP writing and editing style.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a stressful environment.
- Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Word, InDesign and Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of professional baseball rules and scoring.
- Ability to work up to 14 hours per day, up to 100 hours per week (in-season).
About the Indianapolis Indians
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Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
