The Role: The Mississippi Braves are seeking a seasonal communications professional to assist with publicity and gameday efforts at Trustmark Park. Duties of the Communications and Media Assistant position include, but are not limited to, creating and disseminating team information, assisting with player and coach media interviews and marketing collateral, creating unique social media content, editing videos and helping with external marketing communications as needed.

This position will also serve as a liaison between the team and the Front Office on a day-to-day basis and work under the team’s Director of Broadcasting and Communications. Selected candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends throughout the entire season

Main Responsibilities:

Assist with team-related communications responsibilities, such as press releases, facilitating interviews, assisting with personnel content, producing game notes, writing recaps, writing feature stories, and maintaining the website, among other items
Create and develop video content for social media and in-stadium use
Assist with broadcast
Prepare and disseminate gameday materials including, but not limited to, stat packs, lineups, rosters, game notes, and recaps
Assist with research and archiving
Assist in the press box on gamedays
Assist with the organization's social media efforts and help create compelling and relevant digital content that advances the brand
Consistently think of ways to tell the story of the Mississippi Braves and its team, players, coaches, and fans, and brainstorm creative and relevant methods of promoting those stories
Be on-call to push/pull tarp and lend support to other stadium initiatives as needed
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience Required:

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong knowledge of sports, specifically baseball
Strong organization and time management skills; ability to multitask
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We are 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.