Media Relations Internship

Little League Baseball Inc; South Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Little League International in South Williamsport, PA, is offering a Media Relations Internship for Summer 2027. The role supports the communications department, with responsibilities in media relations, feature writing, and research, during May through August, aligned with the World Series timing.

Interns work normal business hours, up to 35 hours per week, at $18/hour, and must pass background checks. Preferred studies include Communications, PR, Journalism, Sports Management, or related

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing relevant fields.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with AP style and social media.

Responsibilities

• Draft media materials such as press releases and media guides.
• Maintain media distribution lists for pitching and press releases.
• Assist with media inquiries and photo requests.
• Support media credentialing for events.
• Produce and edit feature content for publications.
• Conduct research and interviews for feature stories.

Skills

Strong writing abilities

Oral communication

AP style familiarity

Social media knowledge

Baseball knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, Sports Management, or related fields

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Meltwater

Job description

Media Relations Internship - Summer 2027

• 539 U.S. 15, South Williamsport, PA, USA

Little League ®International Media Relations Internship – Summer 2027

Little League ® International is seeking qualified candidates to join the communications department to support media relations efforts for the summer of 2027 at its headquarters in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The internship will run from approximately May to August and is subject to availability as candidates must be available to work during the 2027 Little League Baseball ® World Series in mid-August. The hours typically follow normal business hours , Monday – Friday , and earns $18 per hour for up to 35 hours per week.

Acceptance into the internship is contingent on all applicable background checks. The preferred fields of study include Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, Sports Management, or related fields.

ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 80+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League ® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries worldwide. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MEDIA RELATIONS INTERN AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Our internship program provides a hands‑on learning experience with one of the world's most visible sporting events. It provides behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of media relations in a global sports organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the successful candidate will assist in feature writing projects, research projects, media relations, administrative tasks, and other daily tasks as assigned.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Assisting in the drafting of media materials, including press releases , media alerts, and media guides
• Creating and maintaining media distribution lists for pitching and press releases
• Fulfilling media inquiries and photo requests, including scrubbing photos of competitor logos
• Assisting in the media credentialing process for the Little League World Series
• Producing and editing written content, including features and profiles for Little League official publications
• Conducting research and interviews for feature stories, notable alumni, and award recipients
• Mo derating the postgame press conferences with players and coaches during the Little League Baseball World Series

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MEDIA RELATIONS INTERN:

• Undergraduate working towards a degree in preferred fields of study including Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, Sports Management, or related fields
• Strong writing abilities, oral communication, and computer skills
• Familiarity of the Associated Press (AP) writing style
• Knowledge of social media and current trends
• Strong knowledge and understanding of baseball and softball
• Willingness to conduct research and provide creative ideas for content
• Familiarity with WordPress, the Adobe Creative Suite, and media monitoring software (i.e., Meltwater) is a plus

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated to providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.

Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome underrepresented minorities to apply!

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