What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Pre-Season (January-March) Marketing Internship position at Aberdeen IronBirds?
The Aberdeen IronBirds are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles owned by Attain Sports, operating in founders Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. The IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals. Interns working for The IronBirds will have the opportunity to learn every aspect of the business of baseball and gain experience that will be valuable in full time employment in any sports organization.
The Marketing Intern will learn the management and responsibilities of the Marketing Department, including but not limited to:
· Assist with or independently produce graphics and marketing collateral for the upcoming season including digital display advertising in various sizes, social media graphics related to specific theme nights/promotions and general promotion of homestands/season, baseball/player-specific graphics
· Assist with the creation of social media calendar/schedule for daily content on all social media channels as well as play a part in the creation, development, and execution of social media campaigns.
· Community relations/outreach, including fulfillment of donations to charitable organizations of IronBirds tickets and promotional material, contacting local organizations for involvement with upcoming promotions and theme nights, and promotion of IronBirds charity initiatives to the general public through IronBirds-owned or paid channels
A successful candidate for the internship will:
- Have experience with Canva and/or other graphic design/photo editing software
- Have experience with Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms
- Have knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and media
- Be a current undergraduate (rising college sophomore or later), graduate student, or recently graduated student, looking for experience in sports.
· Have general knowledge of baseball
· Possess superior interpersonal communication, graphic design, and copy writing skills
· Be able to work effectively on an individual basis and within a team framework, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives.
- Gladly accept any assignment offered to them to gain experience in every aspect of the business of minor league sports.
The Aberdeen IronBirds do not provide housing for interns and interns should be prepared to live within a reasonable distance to commute to the ballpark. While some portions of this internship may be able to be completed remotely working independently, the majority of work will be required to be in-stadium or in the community for meetings, collaboration, in-stadium tasks, community appearances, and more.
Interested candidates should submit their resume with relevant experience and cover letter (optional) The Aberdeen IronBirds are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.