Media Relations Intern

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To assist in media relations and external communications activities targeted to providing media with information necessary to promote the Reds, their opponents and Major League Baseball games.

* Education+ Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree preferred in sports management, public relations, journalism, or a similar major.

• Experience
  • Preference given to, but not required of, candidates with a background in professional baseball, college, or university sports information or media.
• Skills
  • Strong ability to write and communicate effectively.
  • Strong editing skills.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have the proven ability to work cooperatively with opposing teams, their broadcaster,s and all other media.
• Other
  • Available to cover all home games throughout the year, hours include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to perform stats research.

* Capture, Edit, Distribute, Display, and Organization – 70%+ Generate and distribute daily news clips. + Copy and distribute gamenotes, stat packs, and news clips.

• Accuracy, Reliability, and Efficiency – 20%
  • Write and edit post-game notes.
  • Perform stats research through Tru Media and Baseball Reference.
• Coordinating, Planning, and Communication - 10%
  • Assist the full-time media relations staff in all aspects.
  • Act as a liaison between the department and media.

* Senior Director, Media Relations

* Performance-based.

* Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds (supplies, machinery, etc.).
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties
• Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like office/cubicles and locker rooms). Work is primarily performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks at a computer.
• Ability to work long shifts with long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.

* Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.

• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function.

The duties listed above are, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.