Media Relations Trainee: Launch Your Communications Career

Gondola; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports franchise in Kansas City is looking for a Media Relations Trainee to assist in game preparations. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, a good understanding of baseball statistics, and proficiency in InDesign. This is a part-time position, requiring presence from mid-January through October, and includes responsibilities during games and the preparation of gameday materials.

Qualifications

• Experience with MLB Credential site is preferred.
• Work hours include holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Media Relations department with game preparations.
• Write and edit game notes and reports in InDesign.
• Distribute daily gameday materials to media and broadcasters.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Statistical understanding of baseball

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Statspass

TruMedia

MLB Stats Platform

Job description

A sports franchise in Kansas City is looking for a Media Relations Trainee to assist in game preparations. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, a good understanding of baseball statistics, and proficiency in InDesign. This is a part-time position, requiring presence from mid-January through October, and includes responsibilities during games and the preparation of gameday materials.