Full-Time Media Relations Internship
Greenville Drive
Full-time
On-site
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Sports Journalism
Full-Time Media Relations Internship
Organization: Greenville Drive Baseball Team
Location: Greenville, SC
Term: Summer 2026 (Full-Time, Seasonal Internship)
Compensation: Partially Paid Internship (with opportunity for academic credit)
Portfolio: On-Air Reel required for On-Air consideration
Organization: Greenville Drive Baseball Team
Location: Greenville, SC
Term: Summer 2026 (Full-Time, Seasonal Internship)
Compensation: Partially Paid Internship (with opportunity for academic credit)
Portfolio: On-Air Reel required for On-Air consideration
About the Greenville Drive
The Greenville Drive, the High-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, is dedicated to delivering a premier fan experience at Fluor Field and serving as a proud representative of the Upstate South Carolina community. We are seeking one motivated, creative, and detail-oriented individual to join our Communications Department as the Media Relations Intern for the 2026 season.
Position Overview
The Media Relations Intern will play a central role in the Drive's storytelling and game coverage efforts. This position offers immersive experience in baseball media operations - from writing game stories and developing game notes to assisting in the press box and producing feature content for print and digital platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience in professional sports communication, public relations, and live event coverage.
Primary Responsibilities
- Game Coverage: Write detailed, timely game recaps and stories following each Greenville Drive game for publication on the team website and media outlets.
- Sideline Reporting: Conduct pregame and postgame interviews with players, coaches, and staff to capture insights, reactions, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Game Notes & Stat Packs: Assist in preparing and updating daily game notes, stat packs, and player bios for distribution to media and broadcasters.
- Press Box Operations: Support press box communication on game days - managing credentials, distributing materials, assisting media, and coordinating postgame availability.
- Magazine & Feature Writing: Develop feature articles and player profiles for the team's official magazine, website, and other digital platforms.
- Media Relations Support: Help manage the team's media contact lists, archives, and credential requests, ensuring smooth communication with local and visiting outlets.
- Content Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and digital teams to align storytelling with brand and promotional initiatives.
Traits for Success
- Strong writer with a passion for sports journalism and storytelling.
- Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
- Confident communicator who can interact professionally with players, coaches, and media.
- Self-starter who brings curiosity and creativity to every assignment.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative press box and front office setting.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sports Media, English, or Public Relations.
- Proven writing and editing ability; familiarity with AP Style required.
- Understanding of baseball terminology, statistics, and game flow is preferred.
- Experience or coursework in sideline reporting, broadcasting, or media production a plus
- Comfortable using content management systems, stat tools, and social media platforms.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays consistent with the baseball schedule.
- Bonus skills: Photography, video editing, or Adobe Creative Suite experience.
- Bonus skills: Conversational Spanish a plus
Internship Benefits
- Partially paid position with opportunity for academic credit.
- Direct, hands-on experience in professional baseball media operations.
- Byline and portfolio-building opportunities with work published across Drive platforms and shared with media partners.
- Exposure to all facets of a Minor League Baseball communications department - from writing and reporting to press box management and stat preparation.
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.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://greenvilledrive.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1649345-478968.html