What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Fellow position at Dodgers Brand?
The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for a Public Relations Fellow. Following you will find a brief description of the job and application process. For additional information, please contact the Emerging Talent Program at EmergingTalentProgram@ladodgers.com.
Title: Public Relations Fellow
Department: Public Relations
Status: Fellow (5-month program)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Rate: $21.50/hour housing stipend
Posting Date: December 4, 2024
Deadline: January 12, 2025
*Interviews for our 2025 Fellowship positions will take place February 2025
The Dodgers' Public Relations department handles all player and Baseball Operations internal and external media requests and also services the local and national media by providing game notes, clips, stats and other relevant materials.
The department also send out a large percentage of external communication via press releases. The Dodgers' PR team approves and denies all local media credential applications on a game by game or season by season basis.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Write a variety of different content to support communications and marketing efforts
- Assist broadcasters, media, and visiting club public relations representatives before, during and after games
- Assist with writing of daily game notes and team publications
- Compile daily clips and stat packs on gamedays
- Upload gameday information on Forge system for MLB’s online press box and distribute information to on-site media, which may include game notes, press releases and information guides
- Assist with the team’s photo and media archives
- Answer phone calls and respond to requests and inquiries in a knowledgeable manner
- Assist Public Relations and other departments with special events as needed
- Perform related duties as assigned by PR staff
Basic Requirements/Qualifications:
- Candidates are highly encouraged to submit 2-3 work samples with their application
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Ability to interact with a large number of internal and external entities on a daily basis
- High-level knowledge of the game of baseball with an ability to write coherently about the game and its players
- A Public Relations interest and/or background is strongly preferred
- Current student with a graduation date of December 2024/January 2025 OR within one year post graduation
- Must be available to live and work in Los Angeles or your assigned office location throughout the duration of your 5-month program from March to August 2025
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Passionate about working for a professional sports team
- Proactive and out of the box thinking
Current Los Angeles Dodgers employees should apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts:
MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
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