Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
It is our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the baseball industry, beginning with Minor League Baseball. We will also work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if necessary. Our internships are a great learning opportunity where previous experience is not always necessary.
Timber Rattlers seasonal internships typically start during the spring semester and extend through the end of the season (late August to early September). Qualifications are based on ability, desire, work ethic and a commitment to make the most of the experience. Internships are geared to educate about the entire business of Minor League Baseball.
Timber Rattler interns receive a salary of $1200/month and are expected to maintain a very challenging schedule throughout the internship. Interns are expected to be at all home games as well as play key roles in executing special events taking place at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Comp time can be earned throughout the season to help alleviate the challenging schedule.
If a career in sports is what you desire, an internship with a sports team can be a great benefit. Not only is it an important step professionally, but it’s also a great way to build relationships and network in a fun, fast paced and exciting environment. Past interns have used their experience with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to go on to bigger and better things internally, with another team or in a desired field of interest.
MEDIA RELATIONS/BROADCAST INTERN
Position Overview: This position will assist in all functions of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Media Relations Department, the team’s link to local/national media outlets and the public. The intern will also serve as a key content creator for the Timber Rattlers, hosting recorded and live segments for social platforms and video board, writing feature stories and other content for the website and gameday program, and providing play-by-play and analysis for Timber Rattlers radio and TV broadcasts as needed.
Department Overview: The Timber Rattlers Media Relations Department handles outgoing communications (press releases, media advisories, media guides, game notes, game recaps), as well as incoming media requests (interviews, credentials, photo/information requests, etc.). The department also plays a key role in the Timber Rattlers digital marketing efforts, contributing to the team website, digital gameday program, and social platforms.
Major Responsibilities:
- Serve as the No. 2 broadcaster for select home games, including up to three innings of play-by-play
- Conduct pre-game and post-game interviews with players/coaches as needed for radio and in-house broadcast
- Assist with pre-game and post-game shows for home broadcasts
- Write post-game recaps and promotional homestand releases, and contribute to daily game notes and broadcast research
- Write engaging feature stories for the team website and gameday program
- Handle media requests, including credentials, photos, and player/coach interviews
- Create and update statistical records for daily distribution to coaches and media
- Edit and post in-game highlights on social media for all road games
- Assist in maintaining all editorial areas of the team website
- Assist with Podcasts
- Assist with creating and updating a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Record Book
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by other Department Managers
Qualifications:
- Recent college graduate possessing a degree in Media Relations, Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field
- Previous sports writing experience (feature stories and game recaps) at either the collegiate or professional level
- Previous on-air play-by-play experience at either the collegiate or professional level (baseball preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of baseball rules and scoring
- Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work with strict deadlines
- Ability to learn multiple computer programs and platforms quickly
- Flexible schedule: available March-September; able to work nights and weekends as well as non-game days needed
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Audition, Photoshop)
- Experience with MLB’s FORGE website editor
- Experience with the MLB Research Tool
